Caledonia Community Schools
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $465K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.3/10
The first thing you notice pulling into Caledonia is the breathing room—100 square miles of it, spread across Kent, Allegan, and Barry Counties, where farmland and suburban blocks coexist without either one winning. Just 25 minutes southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, the district serves around 4,600 students across 10 schools, anchored by two National Blue Ribbon recipients (Dutton Elementary and Caledonia Elementary) and an 92.9% graduation rate that reflects consistent performance across the board—all schools earned an "A" for proficiency. The community itself is a mix: families with roots in agriculture and trades alongside professionals who commute to the city, which means you're equally likely to find Amazon's sprawling fulfillment center or Davenport University campus as you are a rural crossroads. Homes here run around $449,000, and there's actual infrastructure to support the size of the place—288 restaurants within a mile, 72 grocery stores within two, coffee shops and transit stops at your doorstep. What emerges is neither purely rural nor purely suburban, but something more useful: a place where the district's commitment to academic rigor and post-secondary preparation (more than 90% of graduates pursue college, university, technical programs, or military service) coexists with genuine geographic space and the kinds of amenities you'd expect near a major city.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Green Lake within walking distance
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
- O. B. Thomas Plat Area Trail: 4 min walk
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.0 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$465K median
- 403 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Caledonia Community Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,157/mo
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403 homes sold in Caledonia Community Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lepard Preserve
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Green Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Wendy's
+1 more
Essentials
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
+1 more
LEPARD PRESERVE
Unnamed playground
Emmons Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Caledonia Community Schools 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 Community Schools home (around $465,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,093 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,093/mo | $82,476 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,561/mo | $94,955 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,717/mo | $99,128 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
18 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$55K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$231K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Caledonia Community Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
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
Utility, solar, and service details for Caledonia Community Schools 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(10)
Uccello's Ristorante
Restaurant
Uccello's - Caledonia
Restaurant
Paradise Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
O. B. Thomas Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 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
Frequently asked about Caledonia Community Schools
- What do homes cost in Caledonia Community Schools?
- The median home value in Caledonia Community Schools is about $465,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Caledonia Community Schools housing market?
- there are 150 homes for sale in Caledonia Community Schools right now, and 403 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Caledonia Community Schools?
- Caledonia Community Schools is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Caledonia Community Schools walkable?
- Caledonia Community Schools scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.