The Town FilesCaledonia, Ohio
Village in Marion County · population 560 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,100
- Household income
- $69,792
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 30.3
Caledonia is a village of 560 people in Marion County, Ohio. The median home is worth $120,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Ohio towns, quieter than 72% of Ohio towns.
How Caledonia ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Caledonia is worth $120,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $69,792, which is more affordable than 95% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $742 a month. 94.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Caledonia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $742 | $914 |
| Median household income | $69,792 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 94.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Caledonia
| People | Caledonia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 32.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 32.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Caledonia
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caledonia since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 13, 1981 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 66 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 3, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 12, 2013.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 23,100 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,522 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Caledonia itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Caledonia
3 public schools with 1,372 students, about 18.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High School | 9-12 | 486 | 19.4 |
| River Valley Middle School | 6-8 | 479 | 18.4 |
| Liberty Elementary School | PK-5 | 407 | 18.5 |
Towns near Caledonia
- Marion, OH8.5 mi · 35,999 people · home $119,500
- Mount Gilead, OH9.4 mi · 3,503 people · home $174,300
- Candlewood Lake, OH10.3 mi · 1,329 people · home $324,200
- Cardington, OH10.4 mi · 2,079 people · home $155,000
- Bucyrus, OH11.7 mi · 11,684 people · home $128,600
- Galion, OH12.1 mi · 10,453 people · home $112,700
- Nevada, OH15.2 mi · 706 people · home $92,900
- Crestline, OH15.4 mi · 4,525 people · home $104,600
Caledonia questions
Is Caledonia, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Caledonia scores better for retirees than 6% of Ohio towns and quieter than 72%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.3).
How much does a house cost in Caledonia?
The median owner-occupied home in Caledonia is valued at $120,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,792, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $742 a month.
What is the weather like in Caledonia?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 23.8 inches of snow.
Does Caledonia get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caledonia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 13, 1981. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)