Caledonia
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $418K·Walkability 5.1/10·Schools 8.0/10
Driving through this stretch feels like leaving the greater metro behind—M-37 and M-6 blur past, and suddenly you're in a place where lakefront parks anchor the calendar and trail access starts at your door. Emmons Lake's 1,500 feet of waterfront at Caledonia Lakeside Park feeds directly onto the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, so biking or walking into the landscape is woven into the routine here, not an afterthought. The village has grown steadily—it's one of Kent County's fastest-expanding communities—but the bones still read small-town: a library branch, Deep Roots Produce with its corn maze and seasonal stands, 707 Winery and Brewery, and community events like the 4th of July celebration and Harvest Festival that pull people together. You're about 15 miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, which means a reasonable commute for those working in the city, yet far enough out that the neighborhoods—Glen Valley Estates among them—feel genuinely removed from urban pace. The Community Green Park adds splash pads, pickleball courts, and a dog park to the mix, and homes often feature private creek frontage or direct trail access, the kind of details that make staying put feel deliberate.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.1 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Caledonia Lakeside Park: 0 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
$418K median
- 22 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Caledonia
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,839/mo
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22 homes sold in Caledonia this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Rossana's Table
Starbucks
Family Tavern
Caledonia Lakeside Park
Unnamed playground
Emmons Lake
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
North Shore Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Crime in Caledonia is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Caledonia home (around $418,143) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,819 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,819/mo | $75,166 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,244/mo | $86,513 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,387/mo | $90,328 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Who actually lends in Caledonia, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,261 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Caledonia are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Rossana's Table
Restaurant
Fast Food
Subway
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Caledonia Lakeside Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
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Frequently asked about Caledonia
- What do homes cost in Caledonia?
- The median home value in Caledonia is about $418,143. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Caledonia housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Caledonia right now, and 22 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Caledonia?
- Caledonia is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Caledonia walkable?
- Caledonia scores 5.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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