Caledonia is a village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,622 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Caledonia Township about 15 miles (24.1 km) southeast of downtown Grand Rapids.

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How Caledonia ranks

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#11Fastest growing in MI #17Most new homes in MI #29Best schools in MI All MI rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code49316

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Living in Caledonia

Housing in Caledonia

$469K▲ 4.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Caledonia home is worth about $469,000, up 4.9% in a year, 76% above the Michigan typical home.

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Work & commute in Caledonia

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Most working residents leave Caledonia for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (19%), Kentwood (10%) and Cascade (8%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Grand Rapids

19%

Kentwood

10%

Cascade

Wyoming

11%Work in townlive and work in Caledonia 11 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 6,994Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Caledonia

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 84% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

18better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▲ 4 close Habits 2▲ 2 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 2▲ 3 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.7%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 5.7%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better

Care nearby

University of Michigan Health - WestWyoming · 12.3 mi · ER

Catherine's Health Center at Streams of HopeGrand Rapids · 9.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49316, 49302, 49333 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Caledonia →

Natural hazards in Caledonia

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

15Does Caledonia flood?paid flood claims since 1981 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 11 declared for Kent County MapCaledonia vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Caledonia

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Caledonia has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 78 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter

58° / 36°Spring

81° / 59°Summer

61° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Caledonia get?About 78 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 20, with the last in spring around Apr 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Caledonia

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School Grade A

The public schools Caledonia’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 94% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#29Best public schoolsof 490 in MI

DistrictCaledonia Community SchoolsSchools8

Caledonia Elementary School A+Elementary · Grades K–4 · 378 students Emmons Lake Elementary School AElementary · Grades K–4 · 377 students Kettle Lake Elementary School A+Elementary · Grades K–4 · 349 students Kraft Meadows Intermediate School AMiddle · Grades 5–6 · 703 students Duncan Lake Middle School AMiddle · Grades 7–8 · 696 students Caledonia High School AHigh · Grades 9–12 · 1,438 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.