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Caledonia, MI
Village in Kent County, Michigan.
Population
1,671
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,246
ZIP codes
0
Caledonia and its ZIP codes
Caledonia at a glance
- Caledonia is about 7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $106,250 a year, 46% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $339,000 (46% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,128 a month.
Local data for Caledonia, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caledonia, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,250
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$339,000
Median rent
$1,128/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
54.4%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (469), Dutch Americans (262), Irish Americans (205).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Caledonia.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,799
417,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,492
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.39B
FY 2026, $11,238 per person
How people get to work
Caledonia, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caledonia, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
555
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caledonia, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Caledonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MiddlevilleVillage | 6.2 mi | 2.4 |
| KentwoodCity | 7.7 mi | 20.9 |
| CutlervilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5.7 |
| FreeportVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| WaylandCity | 10 mi | 3 |
| Byron CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| Forest HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 49.3 |
| WyomingCity | 11 mi | 24.7 |
| DorrCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| East Grand RapidsCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| LowellCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Grand RapidsCity | 14 mi | 44.8 |
| ClarksvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| GrandvilleCity | 14 mi | 7.2 |
| HastingsCity | 15 mi | 5.2 |
| HopkinsVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caledonia, MI in?
- Caledonia is in Kent County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Caledonia, MI?
- About 1,671 people live in Caledonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caledonia?
- Nearby places include Middleville (6.2 mi), Kentwood (7.7 mi), Cutlerville (8.5 mi), Freeport (10 mi), Wayland (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023