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The epicenter of Jackson’s healthcare system
The high-rise facade of Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is hard to miss when traveling on Michigan Avenue to downtown Jackson. The institution, which has been in the city since 1918, has grown and expanded since its early days and is now part of the Allegiance healthcare network. In fact, healthcare facilities make up one-third of the property mix here—many walkable from home—with industrial, retail and office space making up another third. Residents of this area in northeast Jackson can easily get to any of these hotspots or their downtown core.
Getting around central Jackson and to nearby cities
Clean, even sidewalks and wide roads contributed to a 74 out of 100 Walk Score and 73 out of 100 Bike Score in the Health District. Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is surrounded by specialty care offices, both within and outside of the Allegiance Health network, and some homeowners live right across from these. They’re also within a mile of major Jackson employers, like Eaton Corporation, an aircraft parts provider, and the Consumers Energy campus downtown. Drivers hit U.S. Route 127 to reach Lansing in about 42 miles, or exit onto Interstate 94 to reach Ann Arbor in about 36 miles and Detroit in 77. They can catch a Greyhound bus from Jackson Area Transit Authority transfer center near Washington Avenue and Cortland Street to reach any of these major cities. The station is also the epicenter for the city’s JATA bus routes, and all vehicles are both bicycle and wheelchair accessible. Jackson Station, one of the oldest stations still in operation in the United States, houses Amtrak trains to Detroit and Chicago. Newcomers should keep the combined noise from these trains and sirens heading to the hospital in mind. Besides Jackson County Airport for small craft, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the closest spot for commercial flights, about 59 miles east.
Living near Henry Ford and downtown
Residential areas either north or south of Michigan Avenue are close to commerce and the hospital. These gridded streets are lined with gable-front National Folk homes where residents enter from the side, as well as American Foursquares and bungalows, some with screened-in front porches. Most were built during Jackson’s industrial heyday in the 1890s and 1930s and have vinyl or wood siding, many with added basement storage space. These homes either include backyards extending behind the home or corner lots with yards fully visible from the road, where drivers can spot neighbors working at the shed or in the garden. Garages are detached from the home at the end of long driveways, granting room for multiple cars or trucks. Some yards are flat and level with the gridded sidewalks, while others are built into slight inclines with steps leading up hills or stone walls to the front door. Crops of deciduous trees fill backyards and extend their branches in a canopy over streets alongside telephone lines, leaving behind piles of colorful leaves during Michigan’s vibrant fall season. Many roads contain potholes or unevenly paved areas, especially on the streets south of Michigan Avenue and north of the train tracks—though the City of Jackson’s engineering division continues to schedule pavement updates throughout the city each year. Though some homebuyers may need to make renovations before they move in, there aren’t usually deep-rooted issues to handle. “The homes I’ve sold there were usually in move-in condition, and though they might need an update or two they didn’t need real structural changes,” says Ray Snell, retired Realtor with Exit 1 Realty and Jackson County Commissioner. Prices range from about $30,000 for the few homes that need a complete overhaul to $140,000 for a turnkey home ready for residents.
Shaded streets densely packed with homes criss-cross the hills of the Health District.
American Foursquare is one of the most common home types in the Health District.
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Patio lunches and a well-known Coney Island duo
East Michigan Avenue, Jackson’s main stretch, leads past the hospital towards Jackson Station and the downtown scene. Residents can experience a Michigan staple before hopping the train at Jackson Station at not one, but two Coney Island restaurants. “I was born and raised in Jackson and Virginia Coney Island is a staple of the community,” says Erin Matthews, owner of the restaurant first opened in 1914. “I like seeing all the familiar faces, and our style of Coney is known to the Jackson and Michigan area.” This restaurant is literally doors down from Jackson Coney Island, another age-old favorite—both serving classic diner interiors and dogs piled high with chopped beef, onions and mustard. Meanwhile, Oak Tree Lounge is sandwiched between homes along Oak Street on the community's northwest end. Cushioned seating and a mobile kitchen make the outdoor patio comfortable during the warmer months for lunch and conversation. Residents are also blocks from the downtown scene with familiar favorites like Grand River Brewery and The Dirty Bird—though the only grocery chain within a mile radius is Family Dollar. Shoppers head about 2 miles up Michigan Avenue to reach Aldi and Meijer. The city’s proper commercial plaza is 2.5 miles northwest at Jackson Crossing, where cars filter into Kroger and Target parking lots. Locals grab lunch at chain restaurants or catch a movie at GQT Jackson 10.
Jackson Coney Island in the Health District lays is the birthplace of the Michigan Coney.
Grand River Brewery's industrial vibes attract many diners from across the Health District.
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Parks near the hospital and in greater Jackson
Jackson has its fair share of popular parks, which attract visitors from throughout the region. Ella Sharp Park is a vast 562 acres on the Grand River shoreline, and the Cascades man-made waterfall is orbited by other attractions, from pickleball courts to a splash pad. But the city has also been on a mission to renovate their urban parks, which are closer to home in the Health District. Boos Recreation Center, which sits at the heart of Loomis Park, will have updated lighting and heating, along with new bathrooms and kitchen areas by late summer 2024. The facilities are a gathering place for a wide range of community events, along with the newly-renovated playground and pavilion at Loomis Park itself. Jackson Carnegie Library is downtown for rainy days or quiet afternoons; visitors take advantage of MEL, an inter-library collaboration pulling from other sources to get patrons the media they need for free.
Loomis Park is named after Mayor Pete Loomis who donated the land to the city in 1901.
Ella Sharp Park's mini-golf course has a variety of unique challenges for putt-putt players.
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Schools for Jackson Vikings
Public school students in the Health District are zoned for Northeast Elementary School, which scores a C-plus from Niche, and Middle School at Parkside, which scores a C. Students are far enough away from each school to qualify for bus rides each morning, according to the district's transportation guidelines. Jackson High School gets a B-plus and is also home to Jackson Pathways, an alternative education center for kids who struggle in the traditional school structure, and the Jackson Area College & Career Connection program. As a Schools of Choice district, Jackson Public Schools grants families the decision to enroll students at other schools—like JPS Montessori Center for kindergarten through fifth grade, which scores a C-plus from Niche. Public charter schools also make their home in the city, like the da Vinci Institute, which offers highly individualized teaching with online programs. Da Vinci is split between primary and high schools, each scoring a C and a C-plus, respectively.
The main entrance to Northeast Elementary School features a playfull and colorful shade.
Middle School at Parkside serves nearly 800 students from across Jackson.
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities at Jackson High School are home to the Jackson Vikings.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
815
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,747
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.5%
College Graduates
11.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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