Caledonia is a small town of 444 in Ohio, with a median household income of $64,286
and a 4.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Caledonia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
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: 91.7
Caledonia's overall cost of living index is 91.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Caledonia costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Caledonia, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,078
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,286
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Caledonia's violent crime rate is 242.7 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
242.7 /100k
Property Crime
717.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Caledonia is served primarily by River Valley Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Caledonia, OH
National Avg
School District
River Valley Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Caledonia sees average highs of 34.3°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Caledonia's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Caledonia roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,800 and median rent is $1,078/month.
Caledonia's violent crime rate is 242.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 717.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Caledonia are operated by River Valley Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Caledonia, OH has a population of 444, a median household income of $64,286, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
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.
Caledonia averages 34.3°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches
with about 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Caledonia, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43314.
The population of Caledonia, Ohio is 444 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Caledonia: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $115,800, median household income $64,286, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
