On Jackson's southeast side, Poletown is a neighborhood centered on its community green spaces. Loomis Park is a popular gathering spot with a playground, walking path, basketball court and sledding hill. The park is also home to the Boos Recreation Center, a recently renovated facility that hosts programs and recreation leagues. The neighborhood's residential streets offer convenient access to some of Jackson's key amenities.
Many homes share a straightforward, national folk style in Poletown. Homes typically have simple forms with minimal ornamentation, gabled roofs and covered or enclosed porches. Foursquare-style homes are a popular variation of the general style. “It’s a very cozy area -- they’re really solid homes, and a lot of them are kind of treasured. They may or may not have been updated with modern touches, but a lot of people buying today can really appreciate those earlier homes,” says Kathy Byerly, an associate broker with ERA Reardon Realty in Jackson. Byerly has sold homes in Jackson and other Michigan communities for more than 20 years. Single-family homes in the area generally range from about $27,000 to $80,000 for properties with higher upkeep needs and $87,000 to $138,000 for move-in-ready properties. Duplexes and multi-unit properties typically range from $27,000 to $115,000. According to the First Street Foundation's Flood Factor index, some areas in the neighborhood may have a higher risk of flooding. The Consumers Energy Jackson power plant is located within the neighborhood on Chapin Street.
Michigan Avenue and Page Avenue are home to the neighborhood’s main shopping and dining stops. Blue Moon Café, paralleling freight rail tracks in the more industrial-oriented Page Avenue corridor, is a daytime favorite for diner-style breakfast and lunch on the south side. Down the avenue, A&A II Meat Market opened in 1930 and offers more than 30 kielbasa and sausage varieties. Residents can also stop by for fresh cuts of beef, poultry, pork, other grocery items and deli sandwiches. Next to the meat market, Baby Bear Burger specializes in ‘just right’ burgers that Jackson Magazine dubbed the best in the city in 2024. The restaurant originally started as a food truck in 2020 before opening at its brick-and-mortar location three years later. On the neighborhood’s north side, Family Dollar is a close stop for everyday items and St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store offers gently used clothing and home goods. Other common stops, such as Aldi and Meijer, are available on Michigan Avenue to the northeast.
Several organizations in the area help the area maintain a strong connection with its roots. The Polish National Alliance and Polish Falcons Nest each have lodges in the neighborhood that host private member events and community gatherings like fish fries, pool tournaments and weddings. Barb’s Star Bar and Sarah’s Place each offer casual hangout bar spaces on the neighborhood’s south side. On the north side of Poletown near Michigan Avenue, Game On Sports Bar offers a dedicated space for billiards and watch parties for big games. Additional shows and citywide celebrations are held in Downtown Jackson to the west.
Through the state's school choice program, public school students in southeast Jackson can attend schools within the Jackson Public Schools district or other nearby school districts. Northeast Elementary School has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio and a C-plus grade on Niche. Middle School at Parkside earns a C grade. The B-plus ranked Jackson High School offers dual enrollment classes for college-bound students, Advanced Placement and technical education courses.
Rotary Park offers an open green space, play area and ball courts between Deyo Street and Plymouth Street. Norm Creger Memorial Park is another small recreational area near Pringle Street and Pleasant Street. To the neighborhood’s north, Loomis Park offers one of the largest park areas on the east side of Jackson, making it a popular choice for events and gatherings.
Locals’ primary connection to the greater Jackson area is Michigan Avenue, which runs along the neighborhood's north end. Page Avenue connects to Michigan Avenue on the area's west side before running southeast. Downtown Jackson is 2 miles west of the neighborhood, and locals commuting to Ann Arbor or Lansing can expect a 40 mile journey to either city. Jackson Area Transit Authority bus stops are available in the neighborhood along Michigan Avenue, Elm Street and Gorham Street. The Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is just northwest of the neighborhood near Michigan Avenue, less than 2 miles out from most residents. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 60 miles east of the neighborhood for travel beyond the south Michigan area.
Kittyanne Latocki
Production Realty
(517) 888-0674
159 Total Sales
1 in Poletown
$133,900 Price
Jim Wellman
The Real Estate Connection
(517) 888-7840
65 Total Sales
2 in Poletown
$10K - $120K Price Range
Cassie Scramlin
Keller Williams GR East
(269) 457-5041
224 Total Sales
1 in Poletown
$41,500 Price
Carolina Sabo
Exit Great Lakes Realty
(517) 997-1534
67 Total Sales
1 in Poletown
$150,000 Price
Doug Beiswanger
Coldwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group
(517) 684-2922
418 Total Sales
9 in Poletown
$10K - $102K Price Range
Scott Timms
Coldwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group
(517) 684-2987
138 Total Sales
5 in Poletown
$52K - $130K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Poletown | US |
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| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Poletown, Jackson sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Poletown, Jackson over the last 12 months is $129,900, up 83% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$129,900
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Median Sale Price
$129,900
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$125,900
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$53,003
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
20
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
83%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$87
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Number of Homes
302
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Number of Homes for Sale
1
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Median Year Built
2016
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Months of Supply
0.60
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,154
Above the national average
1,933
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
50,529
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$18,000
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$1,195
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Median Condo Rent
$1,195
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,095
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Total Population
1,860
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Median Age
35
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Population Density
6 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$42,571
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$50,946
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High School Graduates
79.1%
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College Graduates
5.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
1.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
55.5%
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Annual Precipitation
32''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
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Annual Snowfall
35''
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Bikeability
Walkability
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Modest living near Jackson's industrial centers
Sturdy homes walkable from Jackson’s healthcare network and downtown core
An evolving industrial neighborhood in the south side of Jackson
Northeast Jackson homes surround a newly-revamped green space blocks from downtown
Quiet residential streets border Jackson's major venues and artistic soul
Artistic flair and distinctive businesses in a midsized Midwest city