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Foley, MN


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Foley, Minnesota

Foley, Minnesota, in Benton county, is 14 miles NE of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 56 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is in the Saint Cloud area. There are 2,154 residents in Foley.

The People and Families of Foley

In Foley, about 49% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Foley than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Foley had a median family income of $48,750.

Foley Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Foley that were owner-occupied was 72%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Foley, 90% of commuters drive to work. Foley offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Foley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Foley Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Foley Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Foley, MN

Comparing Foley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times64
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
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