Caledonia County
VT · Pop. 30,425 · Suburban County
Caledonia County is a suburban county in Vermont, spanning 649 square miles with 30,425 residents at a density of 46.9 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on haylage, hay, corn. A median home price of $216,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.83% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 142-day growing season, average summer highs of 79°F and average winter lows of 9.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Northeastern Vt Regional Hospital is 5.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 80.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Northeastern Vt Regional Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 5.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- A median household income of $66,075 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- A 142-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.83% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Average winter lows of 9.6°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Caledonia County, VT is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 51/100
- Median home price
- $216k
- Property tax
- 1.83%
- Growing season
- 142 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 39.5"
- Broadband
- 80.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Northeastern Vt Regional Hospital, 5.3 mi
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Homesteading in Caledonia County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Caledonia County?
- Caledonia County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 142-day growing season, average summer highs of 79°F, and average winter lows of 9.6°F. The established crops are haylage, hay, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $216,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.83%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 80.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Northeastern Vt Regional Hospital is 5.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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