Caledonia is a very small village located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 1,775 people and five associated neighborhoods, Caledonia is the 394th largest community in Michigan. Much of the housing stock in Caledonia was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Caledonia economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Caledonia, where the median household income is $114,167.00.
Caledonia real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although Caledonia house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Caledonia has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 12.28% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Caledonia is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Caledonia’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Caledonia is a small village, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Caledonia. 58.66% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Caledonia in 2022 was $47,006, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $188,024 for a family of four.
The people who call Caledonia home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Caledonia residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Caledonia include German, Dutch, English, Irish, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Caledonia is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.