City profile
Foley, AL
Baldwin County · Population 24,026
Foley is a town in Baldwin County, AL with about 24,026 residents and a typical home value near $289,000. It is 30 miles from Mobile, AL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
54°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$289,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,668
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
107
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.40%
- State income tax (top)
- 5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.29%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Tornado
Nearest major airport
29 mi to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 21% Democratic / 79% Republican
Community
Population
24,026
Black population
6.3%
County
Baldwin County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AL is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), tornadoes
Highlights
- About 24,026 residents
- Typical home value about $289,000
- 30 miles from Mobile, AL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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