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Jonesboro, AR

Jonesboro, AR.

Population: 42,602 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jonesboro, AR is $189,172 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $112,000 after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,129/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,172

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$189,172
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.2%
10-year appreciation
+52.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$189,586
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$112,000
Median list price
$307,900
Median price per sqft
$75
1-year sale-price change
-46.7%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
218
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
54

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,129/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT, NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
ANNIE CAMP JR. HIGH SCHOOL, DOUGLAS MACARTHUR JHS, INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNET, VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET, THE ACADEMIES AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, drought, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,435
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,074

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
63
Nearest airport
Hodges Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+191 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
26.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.6%
Median annual property tax
$758
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
63.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,767
Average weekly wage
$973
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
142

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

JonesboroState medianUS median
Median home value$189,172$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$112,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market74 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,129/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$758$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Jonesboro, AR?
$189,172.
What is the median sale price in Jonesboro, AR?
$112,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jonesboro, AR?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Jonesboro, AR?
Typical rent: $1,129/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jonesboro, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, drought, lightning, tornado.
Is Jonesboro, AR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Jonesboro, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jonesboro, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jonesboro, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jonesboro, AR?
17 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jonesboro, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Jonesboro, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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