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Caledonia, Michigan

Village · Population 1,786 · #269 in Michigan

About Caledonia

Caledonia, MI is a small town located in central Michigan with an estimated population of 1,786.

Officially, Caledonia is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,333 residents per square mile.

📰 Caledonia News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Caledonia Unique

  • One of 9 places in the US named Caledonia — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
  • Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Easy reach of Kentwood (7 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in Caledonia

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Caledonia

  • Brann's — steak house
  • Dining Hall
  • Fricano's
  • Jet's Pizza — pizza
  • Nighthawk
  • Panther Den
  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
  • Big O Smokehouse
  • Biggby Coffee — coffee shop (café)
  • Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Caledonia

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Caledonia

  • Caledonia Elementary School
  • Caledonia High School
  • Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center
  • Duncan Lake Middle School
  • Duncan Lake Transitions Program
  • Dutton Elementary School
  • Emmons Lake Elementary School
  • Explorer Elementary
  • Kettle Lake Elementary School
  • Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
  • Paris Ridge Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,786
Rank in state#269 of 533
Land area1.34 sq mi
Density1,333/sq mi
Coordinates42.7947, -85.5171

🗺️ Map of Caledonia