Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$886
Population
82,977
Renter Mix
51% Rent
College-town life and suburban comfort thrive side-by-side in one of Arkansas’s finest cities.
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Welcome to Jonesboro, located atop Crowley's Ridge in northeastern Arkansas. As home to Arkansas State University, this community offers both small-town atmosphere and contemporary living options. Current rental options include apartment communities and single-family homes, with average one-bedroom apartments renting for $894. The West Washington Avenue district showcases historic architecture, while the area near Arkansas State University's campus serves student residents. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Craighead Forest Park's 60-acre fishing lake and trail system, while The Mall at Turtle Creek offers shopping at Dillard's, JCPenney, and Target.
The city embraces its motto "People, Pride, Progress" through diverse recreational opportunities. The Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center encompasses 160 acres of natural habitat, and the Arkansas State University Museum preserves local history. Arkansas State athletics brings energy to the community during game days. The city's position along Crowley's Ridge Parkway, Arkansas' first National Scenic Byway, provides access to scenic outdoor spaces. With multiple public school districts and Arkansas State University, Jonesboro continues to grow as a regional educational center.
Explore the City
Arkansas State University is a huge part of life in Jonesboro.
Jonesboro is 15 minutes from Lake Frierson State Park.
There are new developments popping up around Jonesboro every year.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,851
Average: $79,816
Education
20,409
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
40,340
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Jonesboro, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jonesboro, AR is $592 for a studio, $882 for one bedroom, $1,025 for two bedrooms, and $1,198 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jonesboro has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$882/month
591 Sq Ft
House
$1,537/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Jonesboro, AR is 16.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Jonesboro is 36.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $592 - $1,198. You can expect to pay 7.5% less for groceries, 0.9% less for utilities, and 10.4% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jonesboro, AR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Valley View Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
443 Students
Public
Grades K-8
424 Students
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Public
Grades K-5
730 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
667 Students
Public
Grades K-5
636 Students
Valley View Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
697 Students
Public
Grades K-8
424 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
628 Students
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
734 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
553 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
680 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
628 Students
The Academies at Jonesboro High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,445 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,050 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Parks and Recreation
- Crowley's Ridge Nature Center
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.