Here's what it costs to live in Jonesboro, Arkansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $926 per month, while the typical home is valued around $213,400. Households earn a median of $52,559 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$52,559
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$926
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$213,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$805
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$870
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,040
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,402
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.40%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.50%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
79,187
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Jonesboro?
The cost of living index for Jonesboro is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Jonesboro?
The median gross rent in Jonesboro is $926 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Jonesboro?
The median household income in Jonesboro is $52,559 per year.
What is the median home value in Jonesboro?
The median home value in Jonesboro is $213,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Jonesboro?
Air quality data for Jonesboro is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Jonesboro?
Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 4.40% and a statewide sales tax of 6.50% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology