The Town FilesFoley, Alabama
City in Baldwin County · population 20,335 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $289,300
- Household income
- $66,336
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 52.7
Foley is a city of 20,335 people in Baldwin County, Alabama. The median home is worth $289,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Alabama towns, more seaside character than 96% of Alabama towns, better for cycling than 96% of Alabama towns.
How Foley ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Foley is worth $289,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $66,336, which is more affordable than 8% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,242 a month. 70.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Foley | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,242 | $834 |
| Median household income | $66,336 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.5% | — |
Who lives in Foley
| People | Foley | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 11.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Foley
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 69.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Foley since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 13, 2001 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 26, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 10, 2021.
Severe weather in Baldwin County since 1996
Baldwin County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Hurricane | EM-3656: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Baldwin County
Baldwin County had 85,118 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Foley itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Foley
5 public schools with 5,255 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley High School | 9-12 | 1,634 | 18.2 |
| Florence B Mathis Elementary | PK-6 | 983 | 16.1 |
| Foley Elementary School | PK-6 | 966 | 15.1 |
| Magnolia School | PK-6 | 903 | 16.1 |
| Foley Middle School | 7-8 | 769 | 16.0 |
Towns near Foley
- Orange Beach, AL8.3 mi · 8,095 people · home $502,400
- Gulf Shores, AL8.5 mi · 15,014 people · home $382,700
- Robertsdale, AL11.3 mi · 6,708 people · home $229,300
- Fairhope, AL15.2 mi · 22,477 people · home $430,900
- Daphne, AL20.0 mi · 27,462 people · home $323,400
- Loxley, AL20.3 mi · 3,710 people · home $398,500
- Pensacola Station, FL21.2 mi · 5,532 people · home —
- Myrtle Grove, FL21.8 mi · 17,224 people · home $186,100
Foley questions
Is Foley, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Foley scores better for retirees than 91% of Alabama towns and quieter than 62%. 32.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.7).
How much does a house cost in Foley?
The median owner-occupied home in Foley is valued at $289,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,336, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,242 a month.
What is the weather like in Foley?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 69.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Foley get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Foley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 13, 2001. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)