Foley is a medium-sized coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 28,043 people and five associated neighborhoods, Foley is the 32nd largest community in Alabama. Much of the housing stock in Foley was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Foley economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Foley, where the median household income is $66,336.00.

Foley real estate is some of the most expensive in Alabama, although Foley house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

A relatively large number of people in Foley telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.52% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Foley is worth considering.

Foley is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

As is often the case in a small city, Foley doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The population of Foley overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Foley, 24.64% have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Foley in 2022 was $37,105, which is wealthy relative to Alabama, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $148,420 for a family of four. However, Foley contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Foley is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Foley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Foley residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Foley include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Brazilian.

The most common language spoken in Foley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.