At a Glance
Median Income
$69,792
$46,940 per capita
Home Value
$148,500
Zillow: $293,127
Median Rent
$804/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
15.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Caledonia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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 2.5% (31% 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 $293,127. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,825
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density1,002/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,792
Per Capita$46,940
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$810M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,500
Rent$804
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$293,127
Housing Units1,405
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,148/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
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.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.