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Caledonia, MN

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Population
2,768
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,186 ft
Median Home Value
$157,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$839/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,477
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Caledonia

Tucked into the rolling bluff country of southeastern Minnesota, Caledonia is a scenic small town of roughly 2,800 residents that serves as the Houston County seat. It sits about 17 miles southwest of La Crosse, Wisconsin, making it an easy commute for regional jobs, major medical centers, and big-box shopping. In town, you will find a quiet, tight-knit community supported by multiple public and private school options, local businesses, and plenty of historic charm.

Houston County Historical Society Museum, Caledonia, MN

The surrounding landscape is a huge draw for people moving to the area. Houston County is known for its winding ridge-top roads, colorful barn quilts, and great outdoor recreation, including trout fishing and hiking throughout the Driftless Area. Sitting near the borders of Iowa and Wisconsin, Caledonia gives you the relaxed pace of a traditional rural county seat with quick access to the best of the entire tri-state region.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+98.5rating

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