Here's what it costs to live in Jonesboro, Arkansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, while the typical home is valued around $223,200. Households earn a median of $55,424 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$55,424
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$956
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$223,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$805
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$870
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,040
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,402
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
80,137
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$907
Per month
Avg Home Value
$170,020
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 72401 | — | $810 | $165,900 |
| ZIP 72404 | — | $923 | $217,500 |
| ZIP 72405 | — | $1,040 | $226,500 |
| ZIP 72411 | — | $907 | $92,300 |
| ZIP 72416 | — | $853 | $147,900 |
| ZIP 72467 | — | — | — |
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.1%
The cost of living index for Jonesboro is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Jonesboro is $956 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Jonesboro is $55,424 per year.
The median home value in Jonesboro is $223,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Jonesboro is not yet available.
Tax data for Arkansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
