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Nostalgic appeal on the northeast end of Jackson
Kiwanis Park's Northeast Elementary School has been a neighborhood fixture since 1969. In recent years, the school has undergone changes: adding a STEAM-focused curriculum, updating facilities and merging with Bennett Elementary in 2019. Like Northeast, the neighborhood has its fair share of history, from its homes dating back to the early and mid-1900s to its eponymous park and mainstay restaurants. Change is also afoot in the neighborhood as renovations and updates to homes are common and community organizations, such as the namesake Kiwanis Club, which provides upkeep and sponsors neighborhood events.
Kiwanis Park in Jackson is a well-maintained neighborhood park with a walking track an benches.
Kiwanis Park is a quiet residential neighborhood just a few minutes north of downtown.
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Fixer-uppers and updated properties in Jackson County
Homes from the early and mid-20th century are the most plentiful options in the Kiwanis Park area. Properties offer a mix of minimal traditional, American Foursquare and Craftsman architecture, with common features including enclosed porches, detached garages and updated exteriors, such as metal siding. Interior updates vary, but typically adopt contemporary styles in contrast with the earlier looks on the outside. Prices typically range from $51,000 to $68,000 for homes with minimal updates, while turnkey properties typically start at $70,000 and can reach $200,000 or more. Open lots in the area can range from about $3,500 to $50,000, with lots between a quarter and an acre-and-a-half.
Kiwanis Park has a sections of smaller Craftsman style homes narrowly spaced.
The Craftsman home style can have its influence seen all over Kiwanis Park.
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Jackson parks on city blocks near and far
Kiwanis Park is at the center of the neighborhood and contains familiar amenities like a walking trail and a playground. The park gets its name from the local Kiwanis Club, which helps with upkeep throughout the year to maintain the flowers and plant life. “Each Fall, the Kiwanis Club of Jackson holds an annual Halloween party at the park and hands out donuts and cider to trick-or-treaters in the area,” says Chandra Howard, a treasurer for the Kiwanis Club. West of the neighborhood, Nixon Pool and Nixon Skate Park provide fun on the water or on wheels during the summertime. Lions Park connects to the Armory Arts Walk for scenic journeys along the Grand River. To Kiwanis Park’s south, Loomis Park offers exercise equipment and a public pavilion. The park is also home to the Boos Recreation Center, an indoor facility renovated in 2024. The center provides classes for residents of all ages and hosts recreation volleyball leagues.
The skate park at William J Nixon Park is a popular spot for skaters to practice their tricks.
A series of basketball courts at Loomis Park are the perfect place to shoot some hoops.
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STEAM learning at Northeast Elementary School
Through Michigan's school-of-choice program, families in northeast Jackson can enroll students in the Jackson Public Schools district or in neighboring districts in Jackson County. Northeast Elementary School sits within the neighborhood on Fleming Avenue and completed $4 million in renovations since 2018. The school has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio and a C-plus grade on Niche. Middle School at Parkside earns a C grade. Updates to Jackson High School in the 2020s have included a new indoor pool and a multi-use recreation center. The school earns a B-plus grade on Niche. The Jackson County Youth Center, a juvenile detention facility, is located on Fleming Avenue within the neighborhood.
The student to teacher ratio for Jackson's Middle School at Parkside is fourteen to one.
Jackson High School's Britton Hall is styled after a vintage English hall in Stratford, England.
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Easygoing nights out at Duffy’s Food & Spirits
Duffy’s Food & Spirits regularly hosts karaoke, live music and holiday celebrations on the neighborhood’s west side. Southwest of the neighborhood near Downtown Jackson, locals can enjoy concerts, agricultural competitions and midway games at the annual Jackson County Fair. The fairgrounds also host the annual Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival in early March. The Grand River Farmers Market offers baked goods, meats, cheeses and other offerings from Jackson vendors year-round.
Duffy's Food & Spirits is just a few blocks over for any residents of Kiwanis Park.
Duffy's is the local watering hole where locals can meet up for drinks and a laugh.
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The JATA bus systems runs all throughout Jackson and surrounding neighborhoods.
About 40 miles to Ann Arbor and Lansing
Elm Avenue and Whitney Street are the area’s primary north-south thoroughfares, while North Street is the main road connecting the area to the west side of town. Downtown Jackson is about 2 miles southwest, and Jackson Area Transit Authority stops are available along North Street and throughout the neighborhood. Kiwanis Park is just south of the Interstate 94 highway for travel outside of the Jackson area; Ann Arbor and Lansing are each about 40 miles away. Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is about 1 mile south for medical emergencies. For trips beyond south Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 58 miles east.
95 years of burger and pie traditions at Schlenker’s Sandwich Shop
Seymour Party Store is the neighborhood’s local stop for beer, wine and snacks. Duffy’s Food & Spirits is a laid-back Irish bar with a no-frills menu with a notable grinder sandwich, nachos and other pub favorites. South of the neighborhood, Schlenker’s Sandwich Shop has served burgers and pies in Jackson for more than 95 years. To the east along Michigan Avenue are several shopping options, including an Aldi for groceries, Meijer for everyday items and specialty stops such as Blue Planet Boardsports, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Sally Beauty.
Ask any local and they will send you to Schlenker's Sandiwch Shop for lunch.
Schlenker's is a lunch time staple for residents of Kiwanis Park.
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Parks in this Area
Kiwanis Park
Loomis Park
Ella Sharp Park
Sparks Foundation County Park
William J Nixon Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kiwanis Park
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kiwanis Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kiwanis Park, Jackson sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Kiwanis Park, Jackson over the last 12 months is $139,000, up 22% from the median 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,960
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,940
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,785
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87%
College Graduates
19.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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