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Caledonia, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Racine County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
25,292 Population 560/sq mi density
$91,053 Median Income $45,675 per capita
$279,400 Home Value $373,557 Zillow
$1,080 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 506 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,053 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$279,400 home value, $1,080/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Caledonia, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,053
21% above
$45,675 per capita
Home Value
$279,400
1% below
Zillow: $373,557
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
7% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
78% below
506/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
4% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
13.6% 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
121%
Home Value
99%
Rent
93%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
22%
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 $91,053 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,675. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,234 business establishments, including 422 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Caledonia is $279,400 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,557. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Caledonia reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 506/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

32.3% of adults in Caledonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Caledonia has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population25,292
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,053
Per Capita$45,675
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$11,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

A+
Home Value$279,400
Rent$1,080
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$373,557
Housing Units10,653
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent84/100K
Property506/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary88/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,277/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation694 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Caledonia was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Batten International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 422 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.