Jackson Township York comprises farmland and newer suburban homes
Jackson Township in York County remains a prominent farming hub today, just as it was in the early 19th century. Though more homes and suburban subdivisions have been developed in town over the years, Jackson's rural atmosphere hasn't changed. In addition to being surrounded by plentiful agricultural areas, residents often shop at flea markets that host local vendors. For more comprehensive shopping hauls, they can head to larger retail centers along U.S. Route 30, which brings drivers to York in a matter of minutes.
Single-family homes on farmland or suburban townhouses
Buyers can find newer Craftsman-style homes, Colonial Revivals and ramblers along winding, country roads lined with rolling hills and cornfields. Subdivisions like Jackson Heights have more of a suburban feel, with grid-patterned streets lined with compact townhouses. Homes range in price from $180,000 to $700,000, varying by age, square footage and lot size.
Highly-rated Spring Grove Area schools
Spring Grove Area School District covers Jackson Township and is ranked as the fourth-best school district in the York area. "Your address determines quite a bit here as far as schools go," says Alessandroni, who worked in public education in the county for over 28 years. "It's important to know that there are 16 different school districts across York County." Students in York Township can attend Spring Grove Elementary School, which has an A-minus rating from Niche. Spring Grove Area Intermediate, Spring Grove Area Middle and Spring Grove Area High School all receive B-plus ratings.
Local spots to eat and shop, big-box stores down Route 30
Morning Sun Marketplace is the local flea market, with vendors selling food, antiques, homemade crafts and household items. Brother's Pizza is along Hanover Road, where diners can order a hot slice, calzones or buffalo wings on the outdoor patio. Residents can head to the borough of Spring Grove to get groceries at Kennie's Marketplace, while a Weis Markets is available in Weigelstown to the north.
U.S. Route 30 is lined with restaurants, supermarkets and malls closer to York. "There's the Sprouts Farmers Market on Route 30 that just popped up," says Michael Alessandroni, a real estate agent with Inch & Co. Real Estate, and a York County native. "It's also a convenient road because locals can stop at lots of chain restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings over there." About 10 miles north, West Manchester Town Center is the nearest mall, with department stores like Kohl's and Burlington.
Family fun down in Hanover
Just south of Jackson Township is Hickory Heights Golf Club, a public daily-fee course featuring a driving range and putting green; on-site club professionals offer golf lessons. Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center is an amusement park in Hanover, 10 miles away. Here, guests can bowl, play mini golf and laser tag or race go-karts. Also in Hanover is the sprawling Codorus State Park, which spans 3,500 acres. Parkgoers can fish or kayak on Lake Marburg, hike or camp in the woods, swim at the park's public pool or hunt for deer, squirrels and waterfowl during appropriate seasons.
Commuters can reach Harrisburg, York and Baltimore
Due to Jackson Township's rural nature, locals are dependent on personal vehicles. U.S. Route 30, locally called West Lincoln Highway, leads to York, 10 miles away. Harrisburg is 35 miles north, and is home to Harrisburg International Airport. Commuters can reach Baltimore after a 52-mile drive south on Interstate 83, a trip that typically takes just over an hour. The nearest medical center is UPMC Memorial Hospital, 10 miles away.
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