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Faithful West Jackson community with diverse homes
During the early springtime in Queens, one of the most popular places to eat isn’t a restaurant at all. Locals and residents from around Jackson line up at the Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church each year on Fridays during Lent for the church’s fish fry platters, available for dining at the church or via drive-through. “Fish fries are a big thing in Jackson, and there’s a pretty big turnout for those each year,” says Joan Grant, the administrative assistant at the church. With an identity still deeply influenced by the parish that’s been based in the area for more than 90 years, religious traditions and a contemporary city lifestyle go hand-in-hand in the community.
Queens is one of Jackson's oldest neighborhoods.
There is a wide variety of home styles in Queens.
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Picturesque homes near Michigan Avenue
Varied 20th-century homes sit along Queens’ grid of city blocks. Buyers can find a broad range of styles nearby, including Dutch Colonial homes, Tudors, American Foursquares and other picturesque houses. Buyers can also find one of Jackson’s widest range of home sizes nearby, with smaller starter homes and mid-sized dwellings just a few blocks away from stately dwellings of up to 6,500 square feet. Small and medium-sized properties generally have values between $81,000 and $220,000, while medium- to large-scale homes are generally available between $230,000 and $393,500.
Homes neatly line the streets of Queens.
Tudor-style homes stand out in the Queens neighborhood.
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Jackson city parks a short drive away
Sparks Foundation Community Park is about 1 mile south of the neighborhood and offers a range of attractions and amenities, including The Cascades, a manmade waterfall with a built-in light show, and the Cascades Golf Course, an 18-hole public course with its own leagues and regular tournaments. Closer to the southern city limits, Ella Sharp Park offers its own golf course alongside unique amenities like a fishing area, lighted softball fields and a museum of local history.
The Cascades at Sparks Foundation County Park have weekly light shows May through August.
Queens locals have many different golf courses in the Jackson area.
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Study sessions at Jackson schools
Families can enroll kids in Jackson Public Schools or other districts in the surrounding Jackson County area. Cascades Elementary School opened in 2021 as Jackson Public Schools’ first new facility in more than 50 years. The school has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio and a C grade on Niche. Middle School at Parkside also earns a C grade. The B-plus-ranked Jackson High School offers dual enrollment, Advanced Placement classes, an early college program and career education for students interested in getting a head start on options after graduation. The Queen of the Miraculous Medal School is also in the neighborhood, just south of the church. The school offers classes for students from kindergarten to sixth grade and is unranked on Niche.
Cascades Elementary School serves over 400 students in southwest Jackson.
A wide looping drive runs to the entrance at Middle School at Parkside.
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Fireworks, block parties and festivals
Queens’ location on the inner west side of Jackson grants residents quick access to plenty of entertainment options. In the summertime, The Cascades and Sparks Foundation County Park host annual celebrations such as fireworks on the Fourth of July, the annual Palooza at the Falls block party and the Jackson Civil War Muster reenactment event. To the east near downtown Jackson, the Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival brings a variety of craft brews, ciders and food trucks to the American 1 Credit Union Event Center the first weekend of March, while the neighboring Jackson County Fairgrounds hosts its annual fair each August. Greater Jackson County offers additional events and things to do, including summer music festivals like Rockin’ the Tee Box Festival for 90’s alternative and Faster Horses Festival for contemporary country music.
Local commutes by car or Jackson Area Transit bus
Queens is about 2 miles west of Downtown Jackson. Jackson Area Transit Authority bus stops are available along major roads like Morrell Street and West Avenue. For longer commutes, Ann Arbor and Lansing are both about 40 miles away.
Grocery runs at Polly’s Country Market
Many of Queens’ closest retail options are just west of the area, including the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, which offers used books, furniture, clothing and other household items. Polly’s Country Market has a history of more than 90 years as a local grocer in Jackson, with the location on Spring Arbor Road nearby originally opening for business in 1971. Other retailers nearby include Rite Aid, Great Lakes Ace Hardware and Family Dollar. Additional shopping options are available northwest of the neighborhood at Westwood Mall, anchored by Walmart and JCPenney. Food options nearby include Healthy Vibes Jackson, which offers protein shakes, snacks and teas, along with China City for Asian takeout platters and Subway for sandwiches.
Queens locals head to St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop for clothing options.
Walmart is a bustling Saturday stop for residents of Queens.
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Important things to know
Queens takes its name from the Queen of the Miraculous Medal Church, a Catholic institution in the neighborhood with more than 1,500 parishioners and a local history dating back to gatherings inside local homes along Michigan Avenue in 1934. In addition to the church's daily mass, members can participate in lunch events, bible studies, youth groups, monthly Knights of Columbus meetings and other community outreach events. Seasonal celebrations include the popular Lenten fish fries alongside Christmas and Easter dinners. Other houses of worship in and immediately around the community include Jackson’s First Presbyterian, Temple Beth Israel, Immanuel Lutheran Church and Higby Street Church of Christ.
The Queens neighborhood is home to many different religious organizations.
The Queens neighborhood is located southwest of downtown Jackson.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Sparks Foundation County Park
Bloomfield Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Queens
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Queens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Queens, Jackson sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Queens, Jackson over the last 12 months is $195,500, up 3% 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
1,128
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,083
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,170
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.9%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.6%
% Population in Labor Force
68.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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