$74,552Average Value$43Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Jackson Heights is home to Robert H. Harvey Elementary School
With fixer-uppers starting at $30,000, Albany’s Jackson Heights neighborhood appeals to investors and first-time homebuyers. Houses sell quickly here, spending an average of 15 days on the market versus 44 days nationwide. “The price point for that area is relatively low. Most homes sell for around $70,000, compared to $160,000 in Albany as a whole,” says Roger Jones, a Realtor with The Real Estate Concierge and former Albany police officer. “It’s more of an investor area. For the most part, people renovate, hold and rent those properties out. There are some streets that are pretty nice for first-time homebuyers.” While Jackson Heights is largely residential, it also includes mom-and-pop eateries and Robert H. Harvey Elementary School.
The New Flavor Restaurant offers unique southern dishes in Jackson Heights.
Robert H Harvey Elementary School is an urban public school in Albany, Georgia that is part of Dougherty County School System.
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Easy access to U.S. Route 19
U.S. Route 19 runs along the neighborhood’s northern border, allowing residents to easily get around the city. The Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is 9 miles south via the highway. There’s a Greyhound bus station just east of the neighborhood. Downtown is 3 miles away via East Broad Avenue. Molson Coors Albany Brewery, one of the city’s major employers, is 4 miles east on Cordele Road. Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, a 691-bed facility, is 4 miles west on Third Avenue.
The Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany is nationally recognized for clinical excellence and innovative community health programs.
Built on a former military base, the Albany brewery sits on 1,700 acres with 1.1 million square feet under roof.
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Jackson Heights features homes at lower prices
Homebuyers will largely find cottages and ranch-style homes built from the 1950s through the ‘70s. They commonly rest on small lots framed by chain-link fences. The streets are lined with mature pine and oak trees. Fixer-uppers sell for $30,000 to $50,000, while well-maintained properties cost between $75,000 and $125,000. Jackson Heights's CAP Index Crime Score is 6 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4.
Modest cottage stayle homes are affordable and plentiful in Jackson Heights.
Ranch style homes are popular among residents in Jackson Heights.
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Ronnie's Rib & Chicken Shack offers local flavor
Along Clark Avenue, locals stop in for soul food favorites like oxtails and smothered pork chops at New Flavor. Ronnie’s Rib & Chicken Shack has such a devoted following of regular customers that owner Ronnie Bailey knows what they’re going to order when they walk in the door. He’s returned that community support with events like free food giveaways on the Fourth of July. “There are a lot of chain restaurants, 2 or 3 miles south on Oglethorpe Boulevard," Jones says. “A Maryland Fried Chicken just got built into the Valero gas station that’s really close by on the east side.” For produce and meat at a discount, there’s Rubo’s market, while a Walmart Supercenter is 3 miles east on Cordele Road.
Ronnie's Rib and Chicken Shack is only open on weekends, but worth the wait in Jackson Heights.
Rubo's is a locally owned convenience store that offers southern cuts of meats in Jackson Heights.
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Jogging and basketball at C.W. Heath Park
C.W. Heath Park butts up against the neighborhood’s northeastern edge, offering a playground, basketball courts and a walking track. Downtown's Riverfront Park has a splash pad and bike paths along the Flint River that lead to a life-sized statue of Albany native Ray Charles that plays music and lights up at night.
The playgrounds at CW Heath Park offer a great place to bring kids for outdoor fun in Jackson Heights.
The Ray Charles statue is the centerpiece at the Ray Charles Park.
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Wide-ranging sports programs at Dougherty Comprehensive High
Jackson Heights is served by the Dougherty County Schools system. Students can start at the neighborhood’s Robert H. Harvey Elementary, which scores a C-minus grade from Niche, before progressing to C-minus-rated Albany Middle and C-rated Dougherty Comprehensive High. Home of the Trojans, the high school offers a variety of sports programs, including girls’ flag football and riflery.
Dougherty Comprehensive High School is a four-year secondary school located in Albany, GA.
The student population of Albany Middle School is 894 and the school serves grades 6-8.
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Community events at Harvest Kingdom Jubilee Ministries
Harvest Kingdom Jubilee Ministries on Swift Street serves as more than a place of worship in the community. The church holds regular events like the Back to School Bash in August, which includes free food and school supplies, and vendors selling everything from handmade jewelry to cosmetics. Downtown, Fridays on the Flint is a free music concert series on the first Friday of every month from May through November at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre. Jones says All American Fun Park is another popular destination for entertainment. “It has an arcade, go-kart tracks and mini golf,” he says. “It’s only like five or 10 minutes away. You can pretty much get anywhere in Albany in 10 to 15 minutes. That’s one of the nice things about living there.”
Harvest Kingdon Jubilee Ministries hosts events that support the community with free food and clothing.
Fridays on the Flint is a local favorite event at the Veterans Park Amphitheater.
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Transit
Airport
Southwest Georgia Regional
16 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jackson Heights
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jackson Heights, Albany sell after 116 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Jackson Heights, Albany over the last 12 months is $37,545, down 51% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,510
Median Age
35
Population under 18
29.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,711
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,398
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.8%
College Graduates
11.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.7%
% Population in Labor Force
41.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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