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Caledonia, Michigan, in Kent county, is 12 miles SE of Wyoming, Michigan (center to center) and 122 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Caledonia is home to some 1,102 residents.
In Caledonia, about 63% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.
In 2000, Caledonia had a median family income of $56,429. The large segment of the population in Caledonia with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in the village are poor than in most places in Michigan. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Caledonia. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the village.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($15,030) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Caledonia. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.
According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Caledonia was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Caledonia, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Caledonia, 91% of commuters drive to work. People in the village expect to drive a lot. The village does not have a lot of public transportation.
Caledonia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Caledonia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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