What are the schools like in Caledonia, MI?

Caledonia is served primarily by Caledonia Community Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

What is the median household income in Caledonia?

The median household income in Caledonia, MI is $92,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Caledonia, MI?

Caledonia has an average high temperature of 30.3°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.6 inches.

Caledonia, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Caledonia, MI affordable or expensive?

Caledonia's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Caledonia is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $282,400 and the median rent is $1,020 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Caledonia, MI?

Caledonia has a violent crime rate of 460.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1850.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Caledonia, MI a Good Place to Live?

Caledonia is a small town of 1,808 in Michigan, with a median household income of $92,500 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Caledonia stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Caledonia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Caledonia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.2

Caledonia's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Caledonia costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Caledonia, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$282,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,020	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Caledonia's violent crime rate is 460.5 per 100,000 residents — 21% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

460.5 /100k

Property Crime

1850.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Caledonia is served primarily by Caledonia Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Caledonia, MI	National Avg
School District	Caledonia Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Caledonia sees average highs of 30.3°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 39.2 inches of annual precipitation and 77.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Caledonia, MI
Average High — January	30.3°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.2"
Annual Snowfall	77.6"

Demographics

Metric	Caledonia, MI	National Avg
Population	1,808	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	27.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.2%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Caledonia

Caledonia, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49316

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caledonia, MI affordable or expensive?

Caledonia's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Caledonia roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $282,400 and median rent is $1,020/month.

What is the crime rate in Caledonia, MI?

Caledonia's violent crime rate is 460.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1850.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Caledonia?

Public schools in Caledonia are operated by Caledonia Community Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Caledonia, MI a good place to live?

Caledonia, MI has a population of 1,808, a median household income of $92,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Caledonia?

Caledonia averages 30.3°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.2 inches with about 77.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Caledonia?

Caledonia, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49316.

What is the population of Caledonia?

The population of Caledonia, Michigan is 1,808 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Caledonia?

Key numbers for living in Caledonia: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $282,400, median household income $92,500, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Caledonia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.