Downtown Jackson vs Lower Essex Heights

Jackson, MI Neighborhood Comparison

Lower Essex Heights' median sale price is $225k, about $56k (33%) more than Downtown Jackson's $169k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Jackson
$169k median
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Neighborhood B
Lower Essex Heights
$225k median
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Downtown Jackson
Metric
Lower Essex Heights
$169k
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Median Price
$225k
Downtown Jackson
Median Price
75%
Lower Essex Heights
Median Price
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Jackson or Lower Essex Heights more expensive?

Downtown Jackson has a median home price of $169k and Lower Essex Heights is $225k. Downtown Jackson is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Jackson or Lower Essex Heights?

Downtown Jackson has no school rating on file and Lower Essex Heights rates None/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Jackson has no Walk Score on file. Lower Essex Heights has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.