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Caledonia, MS

Caledonia, MS.

Population: 6,143 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Caledonia, MS is $261,582 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $105,000 after a median 46 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$261,582

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$261,582
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+63.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$261,820
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$105,000
1-year sale-price change
-37.8%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
70.0%
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,016/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,304/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,537/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CALEDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL, CALEDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Columbus (15.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
60.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,648
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,319

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (42 mi)
National parks include
Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo National Battlefield, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Shockley Field Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BMH-GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-165 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
13.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.6%
Median annual property tax
$839
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
63.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,000
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CaledoniaState medianUS median
Median home value$261,582$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$105,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market46 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$839$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Caledonia, MS?
$261,582.
What is the median sale price in Caledonia, MS?
$105,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Caledonia, MS?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Caledonia, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,016/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Caledonia, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail.
Is Caledonia, MS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Caledonia, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Caledonia, MS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Caledonia, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Caledonia, MS?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Caledonia, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Caledonia, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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