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
Total Housing Units
1,052
Owner Occupied
703
Renter Occupied
299
Vacant
50
Median Home Value
$231,607
Average Home Value
$284,424
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.58%
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
Some
High School
138
Graduated
High School
475
Associates
Degree
310
Bachelor's
Degree
223
Graduate
Degree
113
Average Commute Time
28 min.
Resident Commuters
496
Non-Resident Commuters
726
Drive Alone
890
Carpooled
141
Public
11
Work At Home
123