Spring Arbor
Neighborhood in Jackson, Michigan
Jackson County 49283
Spring Arbor alums work in the Western School District
Some popular areas of study available at Spring Arbor University are nursing and education. “The Western School District, which serves Spring Arbor, employs a lot of Spring Arbor University alums,” Sanford says. The district includes Warner Elementary School, which gets a B-plus grade on Niche. Western Middle School is rated a B. Western High School is located next to the middle school and gets a B-plus Niche grade. Students at the school can participate in various organizations, such as the Chess Club, or show off trivia knowledge as part of a Quiz Bowl team. Although the Western School District serves Spring Arbor, the district has a Schools of Choice program where families can request to be in close-by districts, including Concord and Hanover-Horton. The window to request that is in May and June. In early 2023, an expanded Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library opened on Star Road. Previous locations were in the Spring Arbor Township office and a fire station.
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Some Spring Arbor University students live on campus
Spring Arbor University's first- and second-year students live on campus in residence halls. There is an apartment village around campus where upperclassmen live while others commute or take online classes. A mix of old and new houses surrounds the school’s campus. Single-family Cape Cod, Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes from the 1930s to the ‘60s range from $150,000 to $400,000, with the higher-end homes on lots up to an acre with over 3,000 square feet of living space. Subdivisions with homes built at the turn of this century are priced from $270,000 to $450,000. Duplexes and other multi-family homes are priced between $150,000 and $250,000.
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Red Egg Farm
One of the most popular attractions in Spring Arbor is the seasonal Red Egg Farm. When it opens in September, it has a pumpkin patch, corn maze, wagon rides and farm animals to feed. The farm operates an ice cream stop called the Red Egg Creamery during the summer months, which opened in June 2024. It’s not unusual for farm animals to visit the creamery as a sneak preview of what to expect when Red Egg Farm opens for the season. Spring Arbor is also the home of Ye Ole Carriage Shop, a small collection of antique cars that depicts the history of Jackson’s automotive manufacturing history.
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Falling Waters Trail
On the southern end of the Spring Arbor neighborhood is a path that’s part of the Falling Waters Trail, which runs ten and a half miles from the village of Concord to the City of Jackson. The trail’s pathway was a railroad many years ago and is popular among walkers, joggers and bikers. It goes by Lime Lake. The Lime Lake County Park has a boat launch, picnic tables and a playground. Harmony Park has had improvements recently, with two playgrounds and new benches. Also, part of the park is the Snyder Schoolhouse, an 1840s structure, which includes a replicated classroom on the main floor and a historical records museum in the basement. Gallagher Park is a ten-acre facility with baseball and softball diamonds and a soccer field. Spring Arbor University has athletic fields where the school’s sports teams compete. “The women’s soccer team has won league and national championships, and we get great support from the community,” Sanford says.
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Living in Spring Arbor means car dependency
Because Spring Arbor is a small town about 10 miles from Jackson, the Jackson Area Transportation Authority does not have any bus routes that serve the town. Jackson County Airport – Reynolds Field is about a 10-minute drive, while Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 70 miles to the east. Amtrak stations are in Jackson and Albion, about 14 miles northwest. The nearest medical facility is Henry Ford Medical Center – Cascade Ridge, in the southwest suburbs of Jackson. Jackson’s largest hospital, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, is 10 miles away on the city’s east side.Marino’s Pizza has a drive-thru
Marino’s Pizza is a family-owned restaurant across from Spring Arbor University's main entrance. In addition to pizza, including the 30-inch monster, which requires advanced notice if there are plans to order it, there are sandwiches, burgers and salads. Although it requires advanced ordering, there is a drive-thru window. The restaurant’s lunch buffet is a popular midday option. Vito’s Espresso is locally owned and open until late afternoon to provide a caffeine jolt or a sugar fix, as there are also various baked goods. The local grocery store, Hutch’s Food Center, puts weekly specials on its website. Quick items can be picked up next door at Dollar General.
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Jeff Stapleton
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Heather Herndon
Heather Herndon
Howard Hanna Real Estate
(517) 742-3134
807 Total Sales
10 in Spring Arbor
$170K - $300K Price Range
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Kirsten Knueppel-Mogle
Kirsten Knueppel-Mogle
RE/MAX Mid-Michigan
(517) 684-3016
202 Total Sales
4 in Spring Arbor
$240K - $250K Price Range
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Valerie Stover
Valerie Stover
Val Stover Real Estate Team
(517) 684-2827
155 Total Sales
1 in Spring Arbor
$213,800 Price
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Todd Rowe
Todd Rowe
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group
(517) 684-3011
81 Total Sales
1 in Spring Arbor
$260,000 Price
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Doug Beiswanger
Doug Beiswanger
Coldwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group
(517) 684-2922
519 Total Sales
3 in Spring Arbor
$255K - $335K Price Range
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Sheri Gallimore
Sheri Gallimore
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
(517) 777-8690
289 Total Sales
1 in Spring Arbor
$279,973 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Falling Waters Trail
Lime Lake County Park
Harmony Park
Spring Arbor Township Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Spring Arbor | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Spring Arbor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Spring Arbor, Jackson sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Spring Arbor, Jackson over the last 12 months is $285,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$364,900
Median Sale Price
$285,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$333,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$265,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$158
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
225
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
2018
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,964
On par with the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,909
Median Age
28
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,119
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,155
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.8%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
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®
41
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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