Living in Caledonia, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caledonia · Census data 2020–2024
Caledonia has 226 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $88,571 (6% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $163,200, the median rent is $1,711/month.
Caledonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Caledonia at a glance
- Population
- 226
- Median age
- 41State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,571State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $163,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,711/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Caledonia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Caledonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caledonia the median home value is $163,200, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,711 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,201 a month in housing costs.
Caledonia median household income
The median household income in Caledonia is $88,571 and the income per person is $43,911. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Caledonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 124
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.02
Caledonia demographics
- Population
- 226
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 112
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caledonia ›
Education in Caledonia
31.7% of adults 25 and older in Caledonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caledonia
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Caledonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia | 226 | $88,571 | $163,200 | $1,711 |
| Candlewick Lake | 5,448 | $86,146 | $172,300 | $1,520 |
| Argyle | 324 | $139,632 | $277,400 | — |
| Timberlane | 1,278 | $147,308 | $351,000 | — |
| Poplar Grove | 3,923 | $120,278 | $270,700 | $1,395 |
| Loves Park | 23,502 | $61,868 | $160,400 | $1,120 |
| Machesney Park | 22,630 | $75,489 | $173,700 | $1,102 |
| Roscoe | 10,706 | $93,036 | $227,800 | $1,437 |
| Belvidere | 24,752 | $64,528 | $158,900 | $991 |
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What is the median household income in Caledonia, IL?
The median household income in Caledonia is $88,571, 6% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Caledonia?
The median home value in Caledonia is $163,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Caledonia?
The median gross rent in Caledonia is $1,711 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Caledonia, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Caledonia?
The median age in Caledonia is 41 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Caledonia?
The average commute to work in Caledonia is 26 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caledonia?
The unemployment rate in Caledonia is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caledonia?
31.7% of adults in Caledonia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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