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Foley, Alabama retirement guide

Alabama

Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Foley: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,86953
Healthcare
Poor34
Safety
3.9 / 5 · Very Good89
Climate
3.8 / 5 · Very Good55
Intersection of U.S. Route 98 and Alabama State Highway 59 in Foley

Is Foley a good place to retire?

Foley can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.4 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,859

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,927

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Housing
$1,543
Utilities
$93
Food
$523
Transportation
$768

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,222

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$1,068

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

1

Primary Care Access

city

Poor

Pharmacy Convenience

estimated

Poor

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit2.8 / 5 · Good

Safety

estimated

2.7 / 5 · Caution

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Low Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

3.7 / 5 · Very Good

Air Quality

estimated

4.3 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

1.1 / 5 · Poor

Age 50+

city

52.4% · Very strong 50+ presence

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation