$119,231Average Value$99Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Convenience at the heart of Jackson with ample shopping and dining nearby
Sitting just two miles from downtown Jackson, Bennett offers a traditional city lifestyle with easy connections to the city’s most popular spaces. Updated 20th-century houses, long-running restaurants and a central location near everyday shopping blend old-school charm with contemporary convenience. “Everything’s five, 10 minutes away from everything in the city. You’ll never sit at traffic lights more than one or two times,” says Valerie Stover, a lifelong resident of the area and the head broker and owner of the Val Stover Real Estate Team. Stover has sold homes in Bennett and other Jackson County communities since 1992.
Grid-like streets in Bennett are lined with rows of classic and new traditional homes.
Amenity rich downtown Jackson offers events and shopping just a few minutes from Bennett.
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Traditional homes with a colonial touch in south Michigan
Bennett's single-family homes were generally built between the 1900s and the 1950s. Earlier properties have simplified Colonial Revival touches, while later homes lean toward a minimal traditional aesthetic. Some newer homes from the 1970s onward are also rare finds in the area. These share similar traditional looks while using newer building materials like vinyl exteriors instead of wood. Interiors vary from property to property, offering everything from renovation-ready spaces to fully updated living rooms and kitchens. Property values generally range from $50,000 to $250,000.
New construction homes and modern renovations are popping up throughout Bennett.
Colonial styling is commonly found in Bennett's older homes.
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Small neighborhood parks and ice skating in north Jackson
For most residents, Ganson Street Park is the closest recreational space. The small neighborhood park offers a playground, walking paths and a small green space for play dates or games of fetch. About a mile northeast along the Grand River, the larger Lions Park has a walking trail with a bridge crossing the river, a basketball court and softball fields. Indoor recreation is available at Optimist Ice Arena and Allskate Fun Center, which sit along North Street to the west, and Anytime Fitness, adjacent to the Bennett area along North West Avenue.
A walking path loops through Ganson Street Park and past some benches and a small playground.
Lions Park in Jackson is named after the local Lions service club that helps maintain it.
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Days of learning at Jackson Public Schools
Students in Bennett can study at schools within the city’s Jackson Public Schools district or other districts within the county through the area’s school choice program. One option, JPS Montessori Center, implements a curriculum focusing on sensory learning and encourages students to learn the material at their own pace. The school has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio and earns a C-plus grade on Niche. Middle School at Parkside earns a C grade. Jackson High School offers over 30 athletic and extracurricular programs and earns a B-plus grade on Niche.
JPS Montessori Center in Jackson serves over a hundred students from the area.
Jackson High School maintains an overall B-plus on the popular school ratings site Niche.
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Days out at Downtown Jackson events
To the neighborhood’s east along Ganson Street, the Jackson County Fair has been an annual tradition in the city for more than 170 years. The fair began as an agricultural showcase, but today, it welcomes thousands of guests for concerts, rodeos, carnival attractions, and more. In the winter, the Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival takes place at the fairgrounds. Downtown Jackson provides even more entertainment opportunities year-round, including local bars and venues such as the Michigan Theatre and Weatherwax Hall. Houses of worship nearby include Ganson Street Baptist Church and Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church.
Jackson County Parks Association is home to the Jackson County Fairgrounds and Keely grandstand.
Michigan Theatre's lobby greets Bennett visitors coming for a wide schedule of live shows.
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Less than 40 miles to Ann Arbor and Lansing
North West Avenue/US Highway 127 Business is Bennett's primary north-south thoroughfare and connects to Lansing, 39 miles to the north. West North Street and West Ganson Street are the neighborhood’s primary east-west connections. Locals are about 2 miles northwest of downtown Jackson and 37 miles west of Ann Arbor, accessible via Interstate 94, less than two miles away. Jackson Area Transit Authority has bus stops on Ganson Street, North West Avenue and Lansing Avenue for local commutes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 60 miles east of the neighborhood for travel beyond the south Michigan area. Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is 2 miles to the southeast.
Varied businesses near the Jackson Crossing Mall
Bennett residents can enjoy one of the city’s largest selections of dining and shopping options, with quick access to local options and the businesses at the Jackson Crossing Mall. Along North West Avenue/US Highway 127 Business, the Roxy Café has been a staple for more than 40 years. Serving brunch favorites, the restaurant's whiteboard is filled with the latest specials and a ceiling is tiled with billboards for local businesses. Guests at the International Dog House can choose from 15 specialty hot dogs on the letterboard menu, while White’s Restaurant and Catering serves fried chicken and fish over newsprint placemats. Additional dining options await at the plazas just west of the neighborhood and in downtown Jackson to the south. Immediately west of the neighborhood, the Jackson Crossing Mall and the surrounding shopping centers provide a wide selection of mainstream shopping options, including Kroger and Aldi for groceries, Target, The Home Depot and Kohl’s.
Bennett residents looking for big box retail therapy can head north to Jackson Crossing.
Aldi is a popular choice just outside of Bennett for affordable shopping trips.
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Important things to know
Some areas within the neighborhood have Flood Factor scores of 2 feet or more, indicating the possibility of greater flood risks during inclement weather. Residents may also experience higher noise near major thoroughfares such as West Avenue and Ganson Street.
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Parks in this Area
Ganson Street Park
Optimist Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bennett
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bennett Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bennett, Jackson sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bennett, Jackson over the last 12 months is $120,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Great city home close to everything and in move in ready condition! First floor of home features two bedrooms, full bath, huge laundry room, living room and eat in kitchen. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms. Vinyl siding, replacement windows and a newer roof make the exterior of this home maintenance free. Spacious one car garage provides extra storage for all of your yard tools.
Great location on a low traffic street, close to stores, restaurants and access to highways. Close to Nixon park and within walking distance to other parks and school. Fenced in yard with raised garden area. Stairway and main level and is freshly painted in a clean crisp white.
FULLY RENTED, CITY CERTIFIED THROUGH 1/2/2027, 3-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY HOME IN THE CITY OF JACKSON!!! GROSS RENT $22,980/YEAR!!! All three furnaces and hot water heater were replaced in March 2025. Spacious upper unit has been recently remodeled. Lower unit was remodeled in 2022. Windows and siding were replaced in 2018... Annual costs: Taxes: $1,799, Insurance: $694, Water/Sewer: $514, Gas Water
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,274
Median Age
35
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,785
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,813
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86%
College Graduates
8.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 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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