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Foley, AL

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Foley, AL

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 39
Population22,330
Foreign Born3.1%
Population Density633people per mi²
Median Age53.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

97/100

3% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Foley, Alabama

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$35k
Comfortable $51k$74k
Luxury $100k+$154k+
Elite (Top 5%) $117k+$182k+
Affordability Ratio

91%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
23
Poor
5
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

1.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

Foley Municipal Airport (5R4)

1.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Daphne, AL

18.8mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf6Nearest 3.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 10 mi
Marina3Nearest 8.4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 12.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$67k+12.1%
10% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$305k
53% below US avg
College Educated
26.3%
25% below US avg
WFH
9.6%
33% below US avg
Homeownership
74.9%
15% above US avg
Median Home
$260k
8% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 79% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−16.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+4.6%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.10 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.76 / 1k Residents37% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−37.2%
Burglary
1.16 / 1k Residents46% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.71 / 1k Residents20% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.86 / 1k Residents46% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+27Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Foley, Alabama
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%20002004

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season302 days357 frost-free
Annual Rainfall77.6"
Elevation82 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A
Great1046 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak633/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHurricane
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 662 mi · coast 11 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$237.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew Orleans384k people are 146 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital158 miMontgomery, AL
Nearest Prison15 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T18:51:31.000Z

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