Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Jonesboro
Jonesboro, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,142
Population
4,227
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Discover one of Atlanta's most historic suburbs
History
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Location
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Jonesboro, a small city of less than 5,000 residents, is located about 20 minutes south of downtown Atlanta. The city is filled with fantastic neighborhoods, so finding an apartment that fits your needs should be relatively simple. One of Jonesboro's top communities is the Lake Spivey area. Lake Spivey offers convenient access to major roads, and there is an 18-hole golf course, gorgeous natural lake and a quiet residential community.
Many retail centers with highly familiar stores are close to the Lake Spivey area.Clayton County International Park, located right off of Highway 138 in Jonesboro, was originally built to accommodate some of the competitions during the 1996 Olympic Games; and it was also used to film some scenes in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The Clayton County International Park features a beach area, a six-acre lake, a 17-court tennis center, walking trails, and a pavilion for group picnics. Other parks in the Jonesboro include Battleground Park, located off Jodeco Road, and Massengale Park, located at the corner of Williamson Mill Road and Haines Street.
Jonesboro is the site where one of the major, decisive Civil War battles took place (it was called the Battle of Jonesborough). Thus, much of downtown Jonesboro and the Jonesboro Historic District offers historical sites and museums which point toward the city's rich and storied history. One example is the 1867 Train Depot, located off Main Street, a well-preserved building which now serves as the city's welcome center. The 1867 Train Depot also serves as the Road to Tara Museum, housing many artifacts, including costumes worn by Gone with the Wind actresses Hattie McDaniel (who played Mammy) and Ann Rutherford (who played Careen O’Hara).
Stately Oaks, located off Jodeco Road, was a major landmark used by both northern and southern troops during the Civil War. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for both tours and special events.The city of Jonesboro is the setting for the fictitional Tara Plantation featured in Margaret Mitchell's classic Gone With The Wind. Mitchell is said to have conducted extensive research in preparation for writing the book at the 1898 Courthouse, located off of South McDonough Street.
Explore the City
The Road to Tara Museum in Jonesboro offers a Gone with the Wind museum experience.
Jesse "Lone Cat" Fuller was an American one-man band musician, born in Jonesboro.
Jonesboro is a fast-growing south Atlanta suburb with easy access to the airport and city.
Grab some chicken and waffles from Nouveau, in downtown Jonesboro.
Split-levels, with large yards and carports, are commonly found in Jonesboro.
Food trucks and vendors line up at Jonesboro's Jazz In The Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,390
Average: $67,516
Education
516
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,710
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Jonesboro, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jonesboro, GA is $1,146 for one bedroom, $1,317 for two bedrooms, and $1,560 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jonesboro has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,146/month
783 Sq Ft
House
$1,953/month
1,613 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,571/month
1,352 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jonesboro, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Kay R Pace Elementary School of the Arts
Public
Grades K-5
508 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
439 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
706 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
700 Students
James Jackson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
633 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
680 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
852 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
768 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
760 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
696 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
680 Students
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts
Public
Grades 9-12
488 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,629 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,535 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,239 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Newman Wetlands Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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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.