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Foley is an inland city with easy access to Fairhope’s coastal cities to the west and Gulf Shores to the south. A relatively small town, residents enjoy a relatively quiet living environment with a stark contrast to the busier metropolitan areas and tourist centers in the region. The city serves as the southern hub of South Baldwin County. It retains the tourism industries common in the county and a variety of business ventures that provide more diversity in terms of employment opportunities for residents living in the community. The city started as a railroad station back in 1905 and still retains multiple transportation hubs that connect the city to other business centers in the state and the rest of the country.
Occupying a vast land area that extends to the coast to the west, the tourist regions to the south, Fairhope to the northwest, and other city centers, Foley offers a diverse selection of real estate options for buyers looking at the area. You’ll find lots of suburban neighborhoods in the community, including older homes that are perfect as starter residences or mid-priced homes priced between $200,000 to $300,000. Downtown Foley features multi-million dollar multi-family properties, luxury residences, apartments and condos, and the classic single-family home options. Depending on your needs, it’s best to work with a local realtor to help guide you to the best homes for sale in Foley, Alabama.
Market Overview
Foley Real Estate Statistics
Median Home Price
$325,000
Price Per Square Feet
$173
Average Days on Market
55 Days
Average Price of Sold Homes
380,698
Home Ownership
72.0%
Median Rent
$1,851
What's To Love
Foley offers a central location that has easy access to the various cities in Baldwin County. Real Estate options are quite diverse, providing lots of good deals for buyers looking to make a profit from their purchase.
What's Not To Love
There are many dated homes as you get closer to the older neighborhoods in the heart of the city of Foley. Located further inland, residents are a bit of a drive from Southern Alabama's major coastal cities.
Is it for me?
Who is this neighborhood for
Homebuyers interested in looking at a real estate market with easy access to both the western and southern regions of Baldwin County will find the city of Foley quite attractive. Residences closer to the city’s agricultural sections offer a more rural small-town feel to their living environment. Home prices are also quite good, providing many purchase options that offer a good opportunity to build equity for resale profits.
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Meet the locals
Who Lives in Foley, Alabama
Population
22,051
Median Age
51.7
Median Household Income
$58,407
Households
8,674
Average Household Size
2.21
Cost of Living
86.5%
Entertainment
Things to do in Foley
Foley Sports Tourism
World-class sports facilities spread through a vast public land area.
Walmart Supercenter
Chain department store perfect for your grocery shopping needs.
Tanger Outlets Foley
Chain outlet store home to a variety of retail and dining options.
Foley Municipal Airport
General aviation airport accommodating regular domestic flights, with commercial service via Pensacola or Mobile.
Education
Schools in Foley
| School Name | Grades | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Foley High School | 9 - 12 | Public |
| Foley Intermediate School | 6 - 8 | Public |
| Foley Elementary School | K - 5 | Public |
Foley Communities
Interactive Map of Foley
FAQ
Frequently Asked Question about Foley, AL
Foley added more residents than any other Baldwin County city in recent years, growing from about 20,700 people in 2020 to about 30,400 in 2025, according to Census estimates. Buyers are drawn by newer construction, more home for the money than the beach cities, and quick access to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Baldwin County overall is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.
Foley is inland, just north of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The Foley Beach Express is a 13.5-mile limited-access route from Foley to the beaches, and its bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway became toll-free when the State of Alabama bought it in 2024. Many locals use it to skip Highway 59 traffic in season.
Foley is home to OWA Parks and Resort, a 520-acre destination with Tropic Falls theme park, a large indoor water park with a retractable roof, and Downtown OWA dining and entertainment. The city-owned Foley Sports Tourism Complex hosts tournaments on 16 outdoor fields and a 90,000-square-foot event center. Graham Creek Nature Preserve offers more than 600 acres of trails, boardwalks, a kayak launch, and disc golf.
Yes. South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley is an acute care hospital with inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic, and surgical services, and it’s the main hospital for south Baldwin County. Thomas Hospital in Fairhope is also within driving distance for specialty services.
Alabama has one of the lowest effective property tax rates in the country, about 0.37 percent of home value on owner-occupied homes. In Baldwin County, a primary residence can qualify for a homestead exemption, with additional exemptions for homeowners 65 and older. You must live in the home on October 1 of the tax year and file by December 31 of the year you buy. One local tip: if a home is rented even one day of the year, the county treats it as a rental for the whole year.
