Living in Caledonia, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caledonia · Census data 2020–2024
Caledonia has 25,257 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $93,152 (20% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $303,400, the median rent is $1,141/month.
Caledonia at a glance
- Population
- 25,257
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $93,152State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $303,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,141/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Caledonia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
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 $303,400, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,836 a month in housing costs.
Caledonia median household income
The median household income in Caledonia is $93,152 and the income per person is $46,626. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Caledonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,499
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.47
Caledonia demographics
- Population
- 25,257
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 10,165
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caledonia ›
Education in Caledonia
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Caledonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caledonia
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Caledonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia | 25,257 | $93,152 | $303,400 | $1,141 |
| North Bay | 203 | $128,750 | $490,000 | — |
| Wind Point | 1,531 | $142,955 | $306,600 | $2,200 |
| Oak Creek | 37,325 | $96,555 | $331,700 | $1,452 |
| Racine | 77,633 | $57,740 | $166,500 | $1,033 |
| Mount Pleasant | 27,953 | $91,616 | $292,400 | $1,127 |
| Raymond | 3,945 | $109,464 | $389,700 | — |
| Sturtevant | 6,772 | $92,647 | $253,800 | $981 |
| Elmwood Park | 526 | $61,461 | $229,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Caledonia, WI?
The median household income in Caledonia is $93,152, 20% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $303,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Caledonia?
The median gross rent in Caledonia is $1,141 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Caledonia, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Caledonia?
The median age in Caledonia is 43.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Caledonia?
The average commute to work in Caledonia is 26 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caledonia?
The unemployment rate in Caledonia is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caledonia?
32.2% 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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