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Living in
Caledonia.
About
Life in Caledonia
If you're considering Caledonia, you're looking at a fairly typical suburban village that prioritizes residential stability over flashiness. Housing is moderately priced with median home values around $303,400 and median rent near $1,141—reasonable for the Midwest, though not bargain-basement. The job market is decent with unemployment at 3.5%, though you'll likely be commuting an average of 26 minutes for work, probably toward Racine or Milwaukee.
Caledonia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Caledonia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Caledonia, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (47.6%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
20.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.7%
of households
Married Couples
59.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for WI
Rent, home values, and income in Caledonia
In Caledonia, home values are 14% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
29.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,596
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $386,347 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Caledonia
Unemployment in Caledonia is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Caledonia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.8 min avg
How Caledonia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Caledonia, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 56 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 82% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Caledonia runs 82% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
59.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
372.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Caledonia Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Racine County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Racine County, which includes Caledonia, the most common type is winter weather, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $37,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Winter Weather | $22,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Winter Storm | $46,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Winter Weather | $74,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Winter Weather | $23,000 |
| 2020 | 18 | Winter Weather | $4.1M |
| 2019 | 21 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Winter Weather | $33,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Racine County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Racine County, which includes Caledonia, is typically good.
Median AQI
41
Racine County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Caledonia has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
31.8"
Annual Snowfall
41.0"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
126
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 1.25" |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.10" |
| Mar | 43°F | 28°F | 2.07" |
| Apr | 54°F | 37°F | 3.70" |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 3.49" |
| Jun | 76°F | 57°F | 3.99" |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 2.88" |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 3.35" |
| Sep | 73°F | 55°F | 3.23" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 2.93" |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 2.18" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.60" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Caledonia
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Caledonia's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Racine
Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.8 mi away · Franklin
Ascension St Francis Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.3 mi away · Milwaukee
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Caledonia
Caledonia's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Caledonia (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,660 students · in-state tuition $41,000 · 62% graduate · median earnings $59,594 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 631 students · in-state tuition $35,112 · 59% graduate · median earnings $59,707 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 78 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Caledonia
Caledonia has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (78 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
78 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
90 mi awayCities Near Caledonia
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Caledonia?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Caledonia FAQ
Is Caledonia, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Caledonia's median rent is $1,141/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $93,152/year. Median home value is $303,400.
Is Caledonia, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Caledonia's violent crime rate was 60 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 373 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Caledonia, Wisconsin?⌄
Caledonia has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Caledonia, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Caledonia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,141/month and median household income is $93,152/year. The median home value is $303,400. About 29% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Caledonia, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Caledonia is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from