City safety & data profile

FoleyAL

Foley, AL is a 17K-resident city in Baldwin County with a median household income of $66,336.

Baldwin County, Alabama. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Foley, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Foley has a population larger than 36% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $289,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 64%
By size
$66,336
Median income
$289,300
Median home
11%
Poverty rate

The read on Foley

Foley posts a median household income higher than 31% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Foley area.

Top 69%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Foley

Where Foley income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$66,336 Bottom 31% higher than 31% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Foley, AL beyond the headline numbers

Foley sits inside Baldwin County, Alabama, at roughly 30.41°N, -87.68°W. Population 17,218, $66,336 median household income. Median home value $289,300, median rent $1,242. Poverty rate 11%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Foley's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 47.2%, then short sleep duration at 35.7%. 1 hospital in/around Foley, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Foley from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,218
Foley
Median Income
$66,336
Near average
Median Home Value
$289,300
+27% vs avg
Median Age
52.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Baldwin County) - Foley's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
247K+32%
Median Income
$78,775+57%
Median Home Value
$316,900+88%
Poverty Rate
10.1%-27%
Unemployment
3%-67%

Economics

Economics indicators for Foley, AL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,242/mo
Poverty Rate
11% -23% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.6%
Work From Home 10.5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 78%
African American 6.3%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
47.2%
Short Sleep Duration
35.7%
Obesity
35.7%
Physical Inactivity
28.3%
Diabetes
15.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
15%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Current Smoking
13.5%
Binge Drinking
12.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61%
Annual Checkup 81.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.8%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
BALDWIN HEALTH
FOLEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Foley, AL?
Foley, AL has a population of 17,218 people, located in Baldwin County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Foley?
The median household income in Foley, AL is $66,336 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11%.
What is the median home value in Foley?
The median home value in Foley, AL is $289,300. Median rent is $1,242/month.
What are the top health concerns in Foley?
The top health indicators in Foley include High Blood Pressure (47.2%), Short Sleep Duration (35.7%), Obesity (35.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Foley?
Foley has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Foley?
The median age in Foley, AL is 52.7 years. 24.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Foley, AL is located in Baldwin County, Alabama. With a population of 17K and a $66,336 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Foley area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Foley's profile

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  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Foley against Alabama peers on any ranking lens. Explore Alabama

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Baldwin County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.