What are the schools like in Foley, AL?

Foley is served primarily by Baldwin County. The district operates 25 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Foley?

The median household income in Foley, AL is $60,090 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Foley, AL?

Foley has an average high temperature of 61.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Foley, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Foley, AL affordable or expensive?

Foley's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Foley is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $236,900 and the median rent is $960 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Foley, AL?

Foley has a violent crime rate of 193.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1528.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Foley, AL a Good Place to Live?

Foley is a small city of 21,113 in Alabama, with a median household income of $60,090 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Foley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Foley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Foley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.3

Foley's overall cost of living index is 94.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Foley costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Foley, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$960	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,090	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Foley's violent crime rate is 193.0 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

193.0 /100k

Property Crime

1528.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Foley is served primarily by Baldwin County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Foley, AL	National Avg
School District	Baldwin County	—
Elementary Schools	25	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Foley sees average highs of 61.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 71.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Foley, AL
Average High — January	61.0°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	71.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Foley, AL	National Avg
Population	21,113	—
Median Age	52.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	31.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Elberta, AL 4 mi Summerdale, AL 6 mi Bon Secour, AL 7 mi Magnolia Springs, AL 7 mi Orange Beach, AL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Foley

Foley, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36535

Foley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foley, AL affordable or expensive?

Foley's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Foley roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $236,900 and median rent is $960/month.

What is the crime rate in Foley, AL?

Foley's violent crime rate is 193.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1528.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Foley?

Public schools in Foley are operated by Baldwin County. The district has 25 elementary, 8 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Foley, AL a good place to live?

Foley, AL has a population of 21,113, a median household income of $60,090, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Foley?

Foley averages 61.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 71.7 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Foley?

Foley, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36535.

What is the population of Foley?

The population of Foley, Alabama is 21,113 with a median age of 52.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Foley?

Key numbers for living in Foley: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $236,900, median household income $60,090, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Foley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.