At a Glance
Median Income
$81,741
$33,113 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
Zillow: $261,394
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
13.6% 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?
A
4.2 / 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 $81,741 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,113. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 300 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Caledonia is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,394. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
26.6% of adults in Caledonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Caledonia has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,283
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,741
Per Capita$33,113
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$474M
Avg Weekly Wage$978
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$1,008
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$261,394
Housing Units430
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,036/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain58.4 in/yr
Elevation330 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Caledonia was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.