Jackson
Neighborhood in Jackson Twp, Pennsylvania
Lebanon County 17042, 17067, 17087
Late 20th century ranch-style homes and New Traditional subdivisions
Close to Myerstown and along Jackson’s central thoroughfares are established neighborhoods from the 1970s and 80s, with ranch-style and split-level homes perched along rolling hills and winding streets. Some more recently built New Traditional homes are also arranged in neatly-manicured subdivisions, with lot sizes of around a quarter acre. While most single-family homes are priced from roughly $200,000 to $550,000, some townhouses and early 20th-century cottages can list in the upper $100,000s, and farmhouses on multiple acres can push prices to $800,000. Some manufactured homes in 55-plus communities sell for $50,000 to $100,000.
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Plenty of ways to get outside, from golfing to hunting and even diving
Many of Jackson’s parks and recreational facilities are close to Myerstown, such as Jackson Recreational Park. The park’s baseball and soccer fields host youth games on the weekends, but the half-mile walking loop and disc golf course provide opportunities to get active on any given day. More fields, plus a playground, tennis courts and basketball courts, are just across the street at Fairlane Avenue Park. There’s even more in Myerstown, but one of Jackson’s most unique spots is Willow Springs Park. Right on Millards Quarry Pond, this privately operated park offers dive training and open water dives in the pond. Those who prefer to stay on dry land can tee up at Lebanon Valley Golf Course, whose greens incorporate the natural hillsides of the Lebanon Valley. “Hunting and fishing are also very popular around here,” Reed says. “We’re not far from the State Game Lands Number 80.”
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Close-by Eastern Lebanon County Schools for straightforward pickups and drop-offs
Jackson is within the Eastern Lebanon County School District. Jackson Elementary is local to the area and serves students in kindergarten through the second grade, with an overall B-minus score from Niche. Eastern Lebanon County Intermediate houses grades three through five and also earns a B-minus, while Eastern Lebanon County Middle receives a C-plus. Students round out their education at Eastern Lebanon County High, which Niche grades a B-minus. In addition to the core subjects, the high school offers courses in agricultural sciences and technology, plus an EMT certification program. “The middle school, intermediate school and high school are all close together, which is convenient,” Reed says. Multiple small private schools are also located in the area, including Myerstown Mennonite School and Stony Ridge Parochial School.East of Lebanon, Hershey and Harrisburg
U.S. Highway 422 runs 5 to 10 miles west into Lebanon, or 35 to 40 miles farther to Harrisburg, where the Pennsylvania State Capitol and Harrisburg International Airport are located. Hersheypark is roughly halfway between Jackson and Harrisburg and is a major summertime attraction for residents across Lebanon County. About 10 to 15 miles south is Interstate 76, locally known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which puts Jackson locals roughly 80 to 85 miles from Philadelphia.
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Diners and shopping along U.S. Highway 422
Most businesses in Jackson tend to cluster around Myerstown, with dozens of farms and some industrial warehouses scattered across the rest of the township. A couple grocers serve the area, including Dutch Way Farm Market and Horning’s Market of Myerstown, with few other retail outposts aside from Dutch Country Ace Hardware and a Jubilee Ministries thrift store. A couple of local eateries flank U.S. Highway 422, such as Country Fare Restaurant. This kitschy, homey restaurant has been serving Pennsylvania Dutch fare and handmade pies for three decades and is considered a community staple. Farther west, Timber Creek Coffee has a bright, modern aesthetic and serves hot and cold drinks with a side of sugary confections. There’s more dining in Myerstown, and most big-box stores are in Lebanon. “In Myerstown, I really like DoGoods Tavern. The Sugar Shaker is a cute coffee shop and bakery, and Tosco Pizza is pretty good, too,” Reed says.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ysmaine Domiciano
Ysmaine Domiciano
NextHome Dream Seekers Realty
(223) 213-7056
167 Total Sales
1 in Jackson
$235,000 Price
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Jennifer Layton
Jennifer Layton
Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
(717) 640-3479
33 Total Sales
1 in Jackson
$277,000 Price
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Jason Burkholder
Jason Burkholder
Hometown Property Sales
(223) 217-5657
166 Total Sales
1 in Jackson
$240,000 Price
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Jerry Buffa
Jerry Buffa
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
148 Total Sales
1 in Jackson
$335,000 Price
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Kate Mardis
Kate Mardis
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
(717) 208-8974
70 Total Sales
1 in Jackson
$220,000 Price
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Rob Cleapor
Rob Cleapor
Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
(717) 297-1816
63 Total Sales
2 in Jackson
$278K - $418K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
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- K to 2nd
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Parks in this Area
Fairlane Avenue Park
Jackson Recreational Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Jackson | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jackson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jackson, Jackson Twp sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Jackson, Jackson Twp over the last 12 months is $271,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$274,000
Median Sale Price
$271,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$274,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$120,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$173
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,715
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1998
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,116
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,441
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
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
9,021
Median Age
45
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,051
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,624
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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