The Town FilesCaledonia, Michigan
Township in Alcona County · population 1,032 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $238,400
- Household income
- $71,513
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 59 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 61.2
Caledonia is a township of 1,032 people in Alcona County, Michigan. The median home is worth $238,400, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 99% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 94% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 90% of Michigan towns.
How Caledonia ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Caledonia is worth $238,400, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $71,513, which is more affordable than 26% of Michigan towns. 98.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Caledonia | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $71,513 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 98.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 51.4% | — |
Who lives in Caledonia
| People | Caledonia | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 39.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 9.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 41.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Caledonia
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 11.9°F. About 29.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 59.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caledonia since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 8, 1953 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 22, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 7, 2025.
Severe weather in Alcona County since 1996
Alcona County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Alcona County
Alcona County had 1,494 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,519 a year. Unemployment was 7.3% in 2023; in Caledonia itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Towns near Caledonia
- Hubbard Lake, MI2.9 mi · 857 people · home $304,800
- Ossineke, MI4.2 mi · 1,635 people · home $169,700
- Alcona, MI8.2 mi · 966 people · home $214,000
- Hawes, MI9.5 mi · 1,076 people · home $175,900
- Sanborn, MI10.3 mi · 2,084 people · home $155,700
- Ossineke, MI10.5 mi · 932 people · home $159,200
- Wilson, MI12.6 mi · 1,972 people · home $165,400
- Gustin, MI14.5 mi · 773 people · home $119,300
Caledonia questions
Is Caledonia, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Caledonia scores better for retirees than 94% of Michigan towns and quieter than 99%. 39.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.2).
How much does a house cost in Caledonia?
The median owner-occupied home in Caledonia is valued at $238,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,513, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Caledonia?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 11.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.7 inches of precipitation a year and 59.4 inches of snow.
Does Caledonia get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caledonia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 8, 1953. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)