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About Foley
City in Minnesota, United StatesFoley ( FOH-lee) is a city and the county seat of Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,711 at the 2020 census. Foley is part of the St. Cloud metropolitan area.
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Housing in Foley
The typical Foley home is worth about $257,000, up 1.2% in a year, 27% below the Minnesota typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Foley
Safety Grade C+
Foley reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 59% report less.
Work & commute in Foley
Full picture →Most working residents leave Foley for work: only 19% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (23%), Sauk Rapids (4%) and Princeton (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Health in Foley
Health Grade B
Healthier than 59% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 86% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Minnesota
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Foley
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Foley
Full climate →Foley has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Foley
All Foley schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Foley’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.
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