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Foley, AL vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Foley?
- The Median Age in Madison is 14.1 years younger than in Foley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Foley?
- Madison housing costs are 28.8% more expensive than Foley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Foley?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 1.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Foley.

Things to do in Foley?
Foley, AL is a delightful town south of Mobile home to plenty of remarkable places such as Weeks Bay Reserve presenting its unique atmosphere or Magnolia Springs State Park great for recreational activities; folks can also join in the amazing Foley Railroad Days showcasing culture with food and games each April.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Foley, ALMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$53,817  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Foley    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for a little over a year. I had imagined this would be a small town with some sense of community, but it seems entirely geared toward becoming a second  More

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My husband and I have lived here for over a year and it is hands down my least favorite place I’ve ever lived. We are prior military and have lived in many incredible  More

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Lovely place to live for retirees however traffic is getting bad as it is quickly turning into quite a tourist destination. The city has a darling downtown area as well  More

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Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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