Jackson County, Michigan
Blackman Township Real Estate and Local Guide
Suburban charter township directly north of the city of Jackson that serves as Jackson County's commercial and industrial hub, sitting at the junction of Interstate 94, US-127, M-50, and M-60 Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Blackman Township best.
About the area
Living in Blackman Township, MI
Home to the State Prison of Southern Michigan, which after opening in 1926 became the largest walled prison in the world.
The housing market
Homes in Blackman Township
- 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- 50.7% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- Median home value of $163,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Blackman Township home
State Prison of Southern Michigan (Cell Block 7)
Four Michigan Department of Corrections facilities operate on the grounds of the 1920s state prison, which after opening became the largest walled prison in the world; its Cell Block 7 was later run as a public prison museum
West Michigan Avenue retail corridor
Blackman Township contains Jackson County's main hotel, restaurant, and retail districts, anchored by the West Michigan Avenue commercial corridor near the Interstate 94 and US-127 interchange
Jackson Poor Farm Cemetery
Burial ground of the former Jackson County Poor Farm on County Farm Road in Section 19 of Blackman Township; a 2022 Jackson County Historical Society marker commemorates the site
Rod Mills Park
Blackman Township park at 3300 W. Parnall Road with hiking trails, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a playground, picnic pavilions, and an off-leash dog area
Blackman Township recreation area
A 30.3-acre recreation area under development around the township offices, planned to include pickleball courts, soccer fields, a dog park, and a pavilion
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.