Caledonia
Great schools with outdoor access
107 homes for sale·Median $454K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 8.3/10
Driving through Caledonia Township feels like moving between two worlds—farmland and forest giving way to newer subdivisions, then back again. It's rural enough that you'll see open fields and orchards, but developed enough that a grocery store and coffee shop sit steps from most homes, and there are 96 restaurants within a mile if you're hungry. The township has grown fast—from about 12,000 residents a decade ago to over 15,800 now—yet it's managed to keep the small-town grain intact, with family-owned businesses still defining the commercial landscape and working farms dotting the edges. You're twenty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and less than ten from Gerald R. Ford Airport, a proximity that matters if you travel; homes here run around $435K. The real pull, though, is what sits in the everyday spaces: Caledonia Lakeside Park anchors the community with 1,500 feet of Emmons Lake frontage and a staging point for the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail; Caledonia Community Green Park has a splash pad, pickleball courts, and an off-leash dog park; Cal-Plex Recreation Center spreads across multiple sports fields. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and 707 Winery and Brewery offers locally crafted beers and ciders when the day winds down. It's the kind of place where you can still feel the rhythm of actual seasons and land use, but where you're never far from what you need.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Campau Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- LaBarge Dam Recreation Area: 4 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min bike
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.2 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$108K median household income
- $454K median · 272 sales in last 12mo
Explore Caledonia
Same name, different focus — Caledonia is also covered as:
- Caledonia Village — village details
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Median home price in Caledonia
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,080/mo
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272 homes sold in Caledonia 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
LaBarge Dam Recreation Area
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau 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
LaBarge Dam Recreation Area
+1 more
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
Most of Caledonia is policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (660 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (108 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 660 |
| Aggravated assault | 108 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Burglary | 66 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Kent County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Kent County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Caledonia alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Caledonia home (around $453,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,771 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Caledonia household earns $108,220 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $692,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,771/mo | $73,889 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,227/mo | $86,066 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,380/mo | $90,139 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
16 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$74K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$222K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Caledonia, 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.
Local Government
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
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
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
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.
Source: caledoniatownship.org
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.
Median Income
$108K
Home Value (Census)
$362K
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Uccello's Ristorante
Restaurant
Uccello's - Caledonia
Restaurant
Paradise Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
Family Tavern
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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
- What do homes cost in Caledonia?
- The median home value in Caledonia is about $453,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Caledonia housing market?
- there are 107 homes for sale in Caledonia right now, and 272 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 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
