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Caledonia, MI

Caledonia is a village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,622 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Caledonia Township about 15 miles (24.1 km) southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. Caledonia was incorporated as a village in 1888. 

Kent County is located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the county had a population of 657,974, making it the fourth most populous county in Michigan, and the largest outside of the Detroit area. Its county seat is Grand Rapids.  The county was set off in 1831, and organized in 1836. It is named for New York jurist and legal scholar James Kent, who represented the Michigan Territory in its dispute with Ohio over the Toledo Strip.

Kent County is part of the Grand Rapids–Kentwood Metropolitan Statistical Area and is West Michigan's economic and manufacturing center. It is home to the Frederik Meijer Gardens, a significant cultural landmark of the Midwest. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the county's primary location for regional and international airline traffic.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.42 square miles (3.68 km2), of which 1.34 square miles (3.47 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) (5.63%) is water. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Caledonia has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

The village of Caledonia is served by Caledonia Community Schools, which also serves a larger area that includes portions of several townships and a small portion of the city of Kentwood. The district contains nine schools, of which three of them—Emmons Lake Elementary School, Kraft Meadows Intermediate School, and Duncan Lake Middle School—are located within the village. There are also five other schools: Caledonia High School, Kettle Lake Elementary School, Paris Ridge Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School, and Dutton Lake Elementary School.

The Caledonia Township Branch of the Kent District Library is located within the village.

Caledonia places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Essential Massage & Wellness provides a serene escape with massages, facials, and holistic therapies. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to modern equipment and personalized training programs. Flex Fitness Center provides a range of fitness classes and personal training services tailored to individual goals. The Yoga Zen hosts daily yoga and Pilates classes, focusing on flexibility and core strength. Seif Chiropractic emphasizes spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a variety of chiropractic services. Planet Fitness fosters a judgment-free zone with various exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Caledonia Health Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.

The top sites in Caledonia, MI are Prairie Wolf Park, Caledonia Lakeside Park, and Thornapple Riverbend Greenspace.

Population: 1,780 (2022). ZIP Code: 49316. Area code: 989. Elevation: 866 ft (264 m). Area: 72.73 sq mi (188.4 km2).
 

FAQs

What county is Caledonia, MI in?

The Village of Caledonia is located in southeastern Kent County, in Western Michigan. Caledonia is located 10 miles East of US131 via 84th Street or 10 miles South of M-11 (28th St SE) and 5 Miles South of M6 via M-37. The 49316 Caledonia zip code covers areas in Leighton Township in Allegan County, Thornapple Township in Barry County as well as Gaines & Caledonia Township in Kent County.

What are the demographics of Caledonia, MI?

Caledonia, MI is home to a population of 1.81k people, of which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.31% of Caledonia, MI residents were born outside of the country (78 people). In 2022, there were 31.3 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (1.66k people) in Caledonia, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 33 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Caledonia, MI?

The crime rate in Caledonia is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 12 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Caledonia is 1 in 81. Based on FBI crime data, Caledonia is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Michigan, Caledonia has a crime rate that is higher than 65% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Caledonia

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

Prairie Wolf Park

Caledonia Lakeside Park

Thornapple Riverbend Greenspace

Essential Massage & Wellness

Anytime Fitness

Flex Fitness Center

The Yoga Zen

Seif Chiropractic

Planet Fitness

Caledonia Health Center

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