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.
Median Household Income
$55,424
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$956
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$223,200
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
| 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
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,025
Per month
Avg Home Value
$253,500
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.1%
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 $956 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Jonesboro?
The median household income in Jonesboro is $55,424 per year.
What is the median home value in Jonesboro?
The median home value in Jonesboro is $223,200 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?
Tax data for Arkansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
