Caledonia is a small town of 194 in Missouri, with a median household income of $55,000
.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Caledonia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 84.3
Caledonia's overall cost of living index is 84.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Caledonia costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Caledonia, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$37,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$757
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Caledonia's violent crime rate is 222.4 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
222.4 /100k
Property Crime
905.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Caledonia is served primarily by VALLEY R-VI.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Caledonia, MO
National Avg
School District
VALLEY R-VI
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Caledonia sees average highs of 39.6°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Caledonia's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Caledonia roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $37,500 and median rent is $757/month.
Caledonia's violent crime rate is 222.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 905.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Caledonia are operated by VALLEY R-VI.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Caledonia, MO has a population of 194, a median household income of $55,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Caledonia averages 39.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches
with about 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Caledonia, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63631.
The population of Caledonia, Missouri is 194 with a median age of 47.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Caledonia: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $37,500, median household income $55,000, crime index 52 (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.
