Foley, Alabama just two decades ago was a small, rural community; now it is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast capitalizing on it’s rural location, close proximity to the Emerald Coast, strong community, and tremendous urban planning to make it one of the most socially, economically, and aesthetically affluent cities in Alabama.
Located about 30 miles from both Mobile and Pensacola, and 25 minutes away from the pristine beaches of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Foley is heavily connected to all these flourishing coastal communities shaping its own economic and local identity. Combining the previously mentioned coastal elements with Foley’s rural position and the consequent rural, countryside influence on the city makes it a truly distinct and dynamic locality merging these two seldomly convering of lifestyles. The combination of coastal and rural result in a robust local economy, lively assortment of locally owned businesses, a vital nightlife, unlimited access to urban amenities and a close-knit, safe community, tree lined views, farm to table food options, esteemed schools, residential privacy, upscale homes, and access to unrefined, natural beauty.
A distinct example of Foley’s dynamic combination of rural and urban amenity is the OWA, a coastal amusement park. The park draws in families with unforgettable experiences and spectacular entertainment, yet is surrounded by farm fields, tree lined views, and the Foley Sports Complex. This anecdote exemplifies Foley as a city, combining urban growth and amenity with rural beauty and comfort. Foley continues to experience strong urban and residential growth and is projected to continue on this trend, however, Foley also continues to stay true to its past as a small, rural community.