What are the schools like in Caledonia, MN?

Caledonia is served primarily by CALEDONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Caledonia?

The median household income in Caledonia, MN is $61,842 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Caledonia, MN?

Caledonia has an average high temperature of 24.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Caledonia, MN affordable or expensive?

Caledonia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Caledonia is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $141,200 and the median rent is $740 per month.

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

Caledonia has a violent crime rate of 48.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 284.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Caledonia, MN a Good Place to Live?

Caledonia is a small town of 2,832 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $61,842 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Caledonia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), 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: 91.3

Caledonia's overall cost of living index is 91.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Caledonia costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Caledonia, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$141,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$740	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,842	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Caledonia's violent crime rate is 48.4 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

48.4 /100k

Property Crime

284.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Caledonia is served primarily by CALEDONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Caledonia, MN	National Avg
School District	CALEDONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Caledonia sees average highs of 24.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July, with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation and 44.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Caledonia, MN
Average High — January	24.4°F
Average High — July	81.2°F
Annual Precipitation	38.3"
Annual Snowfall	44.8"

Demographics

Metric	Caledonia, MN	National Avg
Population	2,832	—
Median Age	48.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	24.6%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Caledonia

Caledonia, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55921

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caledonia, MN affordable or expensive?

Caledonia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Caledonia roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $141,200 and median rent is $740/month.

What is the crime rate in Caledonia, MN?

Caledonia's violent crime rate is 48.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 284.9 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 PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Caledonia, MN a good place to live?

Caledonia, MN has a population of 2,832, a median household income of $61,842, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 24.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches with about 44.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Caledonia?

Caledonia, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55921.

What is the population of Caledonia?

The population of Caledonia, Minnesota is 2,832 with a median age of 48.8. 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 91 (100 = US average), median home $141,200, median household income $61,842, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.