Total Population
2,625
Population
Growth Rate
-0.19%
Median Age
35
Diversity Index
14.800
The City of Foley in Benton County, MN — located about an hour north of Minneapolis and just 18 minutes north of St. Cloud — offers families and retirees an opportunity to own a home for less than nearby major metros like the Twin Cities. Our median home value is just $171,296 — well below the national average. Compared to the rest of the country, Foley's cost of living is 13.6% lower than the U.S. average. Foley has a strong economic base and many of Foley's residents have a college education and work in sectors like public administration and healthcare. Learn more about Foley in Benton County below.
Total Population
2,625
Population
Growth Rate
-0.19%
Median Age
35
Diversity Index
14.800
Households
1,002
Owner Occupied
703
Renter Occupied
299
Vacant
50
Median Household
$78,355 $88,437
Average Household
$87,175 $98,585
Per Capita
$33,347 $37,875
Total Businesses
156
Total Employed
2,204
Workers 16+
1,222
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
34
Employed
630
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
377
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
323
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
22
Employed
226
2024 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
7
Employed
158
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
16
Employed
157
Average Commute Time
28 min.
Resident Commuters
496
Non-Resident Commuters
726
Drive Alone
890
Carpooled
141
Public
11
Work At Home
123