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Caledonia, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Houston County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,825 Population 1,002/sq mi density
$69,792 Median Income $46,940 per capita
$148,500 Home Value $278,608 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,792 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,500 home value, $804/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Caledonia, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,792
7% below
$46,940 per capita
Home Value
$148,500
47% below
Zillow: $278,608
Median Rent
$804/mo
31% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
110/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°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
93%
Home Value
53%
Rent
69%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Caledonia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Caledonia residents earn a median household income of $69,792 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,940. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 471 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Caledonia is $148,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,608. Median rent is $804/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Caledonia reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 110/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.7% of adults in Caledonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Caledonia has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,825
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density1,002/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,792
Per Capita$46,940
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$810M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,500
Rent$804
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$278,608
Housing Units1,405
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property110/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,148/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,161 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Caledonia was founded in 1854.
The median home in Caledonia was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.