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Caledonia, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,936 Population 1,445/sq mi density
$114,167 Median Income $47,006 per capita
$325,100 Home Value $448,750 Zillow
$1,057 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
358 Violent Crime/100K 2,902 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,167 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$325,100 home value, $1,057/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
358 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Caledonia, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,167
52% above
$47,006 per capita
Home Value
$325,100
15% above
Zillow: $448,750
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
9% below
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
358/100K
6% below
2,902/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.7%
74% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Caledonia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Caledonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
152%
Home Value
115%
Rent
91%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
174%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Caledonia a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Caledonia residents earn a median household income of $114,167 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,006. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Caledonia is $325,100 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,750. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Caledonia reports 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,902/100K.

Education

58.7% of adults in Caledonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Caledonia has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,936
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,445/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,167
Per Capita$47,006
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$325,100
Rent$1,057
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$448,750
Housing Units728
Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

F
Violent358/100K
Property2,902/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,873/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation778 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.7%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Caledonia was founded in 1888.
The median home in Caledonia was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.