Foley

Foley, Benton County, MN

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.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Foley2,1932,6202,6252,600

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4187
5-9214
10-14241
15-19187
20-24150
25-29141
30-34208
35-39181
40-44195
45-49142
50-54145
55-59129
60-64132
65-69109
70-7473
75-7968
80-8451
85+72
18+1,853
Median Age35

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Population by Race

Foley2024
Total2,625.00
White Alone93.94%
Black Alone0.69%
American Indian Alone0.38%
Asian Alone0.27%
Pacific Islander Alone0%
Some Other Race0.76%
Two or More Races3.96%
Hispanic Origin1.83%
Diversity Index14.80

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Growth Rate

Foley2024 - 2029
Population-0.19%
Households-0.10%
Families-0.03%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households7709701,002997
Housing Units8071,0441,0521,052
Owner Occupied Units703716
Renter Occupied Units299281
Vacant Units5055

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Home Value

Foley20242029
Median Home Value$231,607$329,496
Average Home Value$284,424$409,358
<$50,0006146
$50,000 - $99,9993014
$100,000 - $149,9995819
$150,000 - $199,99911440
$200,000 - $249,99914080
$250,000 - $299,999114118
$300,000 - $399,99978139
$400,000 - $499,99961144
$500,000 - $749,9993283
$1,000,000 +13

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later56
2000-2009185
1990-1999129
1980-1989105
1970-1979199
1960-196956
1950-195944
1940-194950
1939 or Before161

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Income

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Income

Foley20242029
Median Household$78,355$88,437
Average Household$87,175$98,585
Per Capita$33,347$37,875

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Household Income

Foley2024
<$15,000103
$15,000 - $24,99958
$25,000 - $34,99954
$35,000 - $49,99992
$50,000 - $74,999170
$75,000 - $99,999139
$100,000 - $149,999305
$150,000 - $199,99945
$200,000+36

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+1,222
In-County Residents496
Out-of-County Residents726
Drive Alone890
Carpooled141
Public Transport11
Work at Home123
Motorcycle0
Bicycle7
Walked32
Other17
Less than 5 minutes71
5-9 minutes108
10-14 minutes97
15-19 minutes56
20-24 minutes160
25-29 minutes84
30-34 minutes270
35-39 minutes24
40-44 minutes19
45-59 minutes118
60-89 minutes53
90+ minutes39
Average Travel Time28

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees2,204
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction138
Manufacturing377
Wholesale Trade13
  
Retail Trade226
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers38
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip1
Food & Beverage Stores158
Health/Pers Care Stores5
Gasoline Stations6
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music9
General Merchandise Str9
  
Transportation/Warehouse16
Information7
  
Finance & Insurance72
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn52
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv3
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other17
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing16
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv38
Legal Services8
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt39
Educational Services323
HealthCare/Social Assist157
Arts/Entertainment/Rec5
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs60
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places60
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin80
Auto Repair/Maintenance9
Public Administration Emp630

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Educational Attainment (25+)

Foley2024
<9th Grade57
Some High School138
GED77
Graduated High School475
Some College/No Degree253
Associates Degree310
Bachelor's Degree223
Graduate Degree113

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses156
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus6
Manufacturing Bus10
Wholesale Trade Bus2
  
Retail Trade Bus22
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus5
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus1
Food & Beverage Stores Bus7
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus2
Gasoline Stations Bus1
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus4
General Merchandise Str Bus2
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus2
Information Bus2
  
Finance & Insurance Bus11
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus4
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus2
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus5
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus6
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus8
Legal Services Bus3
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus2
Educational Services Bus7
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus16
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus3
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus3
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus3
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus19
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus2
Public Administration Bus34

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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