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Caledonia, MN
City in Houston County, Minnesota.
Population
2,820
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
998
ZIP codes
0
Caledonia and its ZIP codes
Caledonia at a glance
- Caledonia is about 14 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,477, 14% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,900 (52% below Minnesota) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Caledonia, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caledonia, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,477
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$157,900
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,111), Norwegian Americans (457), Irish Americans (246).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Caledonia.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,120
5,129 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $7,264 per person
How people get to work
Caledonia, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caledonia, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
394
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caledonia, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Caledonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring GroveCity | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| HoustonCity | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| EitzenCity | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| HokahCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Stoddard, WIVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| New Albin, IACity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Genoa, WIVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| MabelCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| La CrescentCity | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| RushfordCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| La Crosse, WICity | 18 mi | 21.7 |
| DresbachCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Rushford VillageCity | 19 mi | 33.5 |
| PetersonCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Chaseburg, WIVillage | 20 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caledonia, MN in?
- Caledonia is in Houston County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Caledonia, MN?
- About 2,820 people live in Caledonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caledonia?
- Nearby places include Spring Grove (8.8 mi), Houston (9 mi), Eitzen (9.2 mi), Hokah (11 mi), Brownsville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023