Only a couple of miles from downtown Jackson and close to two shopping centers in the city, West Ganson has mostly older homes. “It’s an established neighborhood where most houses are at least 100 years old,” says Kayla Dominique, a Realtor with 11 years of experience at Howard Hanna Real Estate. The western part of the neighborhood has a couple of small industrial buildings along Ganson Street, which include a steel treating company and a storage facility.
An occasional new construction house in West Ganson
While many of the houses in the neighborhood were built between 1900 and 1930, some are as old as the late 1800s, and a few new construction homes have been built on green space. Though built in the past couple of years, these homes are built with materials that accurately reflect the older style of the rest of the neighborhood. Bungalows, Foursquare, Craftsman and ranch-style duplexes are priced between $100,000 to $200,000, with homes needing renovation priced under $100,000.
Massive foursquare homes are found in abundance throughout West Ganson.
Cozy bungalow homes come in all shapes and sizes in West Ganson.
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Two Jackson shopping malls within a few miles
Close to Interstate 94 and just a few minutes drive north is the Jackson Crossing Mall, with major retail options like Target, Hobby Lobby, Lowe’s and The Home Depot, either part of the mall or surrounding it. The other option for indoor shopping is the Westwood Mall, which has Walmart Supercenter and JCPenney as anchor stores. Aldi is along North Street for groceries, and more retail north on West Avenue and Wisner Street, like Ashley Outlet Furniture and Jo-Ann Fabrics. Restaurant options include Roxy Café, a retro-style breakfast and lunch diner that’s a local staple. “People in Jackson know all about Roxy Café. It seems like it’s always busy,” says DeAnn Gumbert, Realtor with RE/MAX Mid-Michigan. Hungry Howie’s Pizza is famous for its flavored crust options, such as garlic herb, ranch, Cajun, and butter.
West Ganson residents looking for big box retail therapy can head north to Jackson Crossing.
West Ganson residents looking for a tasty slice can get speedy service at nearby Hungry Howie's.
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School of Choice program in Jackson County schools
Jackson Public Schools and districts around Jackson County, including the areas surrounding the city, take part in the School of Choice program, which allows families to request certain schools within the county. However, the school will always prioritize students living in the district. The closest schools in West Ganson include Hunt Elementary School, rated a C-plus on Niche, with a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Middle School at Parkside earns a C grade. Jackson High School’s football field is named after former NFL player and head coach Tony Dungy and his family. Dungy grew up in Jackson, and his mother taught Shakespeare at Jackson High School. The school is rated a B-plus on Niche.
Over three-hundred students attend Hunt Elementary in Jackson.
Middle School at Parkside serves nearly 800 students from across Jackson.
Jackson Vikings Field at Jackson High School is set in the center of a wide running track.
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Inside and outside recreation in West Ganson
Two recreation destinations in the neighborhood focus on skating on a couple of different surfaces. Allskate Fun Center is a roller-skating rink that is also open for birthday parties. There’s also a laser tag arena. Some special themed skate nights include skating to different kinds of music, including country and Christian tunes. If skating on ice is preferred, then Optimist Ice Arena has opportunities for open public skating, skating lessons and youth and adult hockey clubs. Ganson Street Park is just one block east of the neighborhood’s boundary along West Avenue, featuring a playground, walking paths and a green space within the small corner park across from the Ganson Street Baptist Church. Further south is Cascade Falls, a man-made waterfall that has an accompanying light show Wednesday through Sunday nights in the summer. It’s part of Sparks Foundation County Park.
A walking path loops through Ganson Street Park and past some benches and a small playground.
A play structure for kids is just a walk from the Cascades at Sparks Foundation County Park.
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Jackson is a car-dependent city
Some streets in the neighborhood have sidewalks, and some do not. The Jackson Area Transportation Agency has limited routes in the city, but they offer a reserve-a-ride program for people within the city limits on a first-come, first-serve basis. The buses are smaller, and they provide curb-to-curb service. “Living in this neighborhood means you are car-dependent,” Dominique says. “The location makes it easy for commuters.” Interstate 94 is a few miles north, and the city is 80 miles west of Detroit. A flight can be caught at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, about 60 miles away, for getaways. Jackson County Airport is much smaller, with private planes and some corporate jets. The nearest medical facility is Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, about 10 minutes from the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Blackman Park
Ganson Street Park
Sparks Foundation County Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Ganson
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Ganson, Jackson sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Ganson, Jackson over the last 12 months is $146,394, down 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$150,000
Median Single Family Price
$150,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$123
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$145,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
115
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
327
Median Age
39
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,357
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,254
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.7%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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