The Town FilesCaledonia, Wisconsin
Village in Racine County · population 25,361 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $303,400
- Household income
- $93,152
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 43.8
Caledonia is a village of 25,361 people in Racine County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $303,400, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more vibrant than 86% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 85% of Wisconsin towns, more upscale than 80% of Wisconsin towns.
How Caledonia ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Caledonia is worth $303,400, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $93,152, which is more affordable than 43% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,141 a month. 80.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Caledonia | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $303,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,141 | $951 |
| Median household income | $93,152 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 80.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Caledonia
| People | Caledonia | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in Caledonia
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 16.0°F. About 31.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caledonia since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 29, 1969 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 23, 1960.
Severe weather in Racine County since 1996
Racine County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| March 11, 2020 | Flood | DR-4477: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Racine County
Racine County had 76,342 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,150 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Caledonia itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Towns near Caledonia
- Oak Creek, WI5.7 mi · 36,497 people · home $331,700
- Racine, WI5.9 mi · 77,816 people · home $166,500
- Mount Pleasant, WI6.1 mi · 27,732 people · home $292,400
- Raymond, WI6.8 mi · 3,926 people · home $389,700
- Sturtevant, WI6.9 mi · 6,919 people · home $253,800
- South Milwaukee, WI8.0 mi · 20,795 people · home $235,700
- Yorkville, WI8.3 mi · 3,246 people · home $385,200
- Franklin, WI9.0 mi · 36,816 people · home $364,200
Caledonia questions
Is Caledonia, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Caledonia scores better for retirees than 58% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 16%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in Caledonia?
The median owner-occupied home in Caledonia is valued at $303,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,152, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,141 a month.
What is the weather like in Caledonia?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 16.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.8 inches of precipitation a year and 41.0 inches of snow.
Does Caledonia get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caledonia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 29, 1969. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)