Living in Jonesboro, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jonesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Jonesboro has 6,143 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $50,843 (34% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $188,300, the median rent is $1,068/month.
Jonesboro at a glance
- Population
- 6,143
- Median age
- 32.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $50,843State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $188,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,068/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Jonesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 35.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jonesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jonesboro the median home value is $188,300, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,068 per month, which is 41.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $891 a month in housing costs.
Jonesboro median household income
The median household income in Jonesboro is $50,843 and the income per person is $26,695. 35.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Jonesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,167
- Owner-occupied
- 47.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.8%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.61
Jonesboro demographics
- Population
- 6,143
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 2,000
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jonesboro ›
Education in Jonesboro
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Jonesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jonesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.4%
Jonesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 6,143 | $50,843 | $188,300 | $1,068 |
| Irondale | 9,185 | $55,030 | $204,500 | $1,741 |
| Morrow | 6,364 | $73,693 | $224,700 | $1,515 |
| Bonanza | 3,279 | $60,260 | $204,200 | $1,559 |
| Riverdale | 14,792 | $63,455 | $178,800 | $1,360 |
| Lovejoy | 11,508 | $71,612 | $265,100 | $1,481 |
| Lake City | 2,909 | $54,464 | $192,500 | $1,133 |
| Forest Park | 19,504 | $41,211 | $143,400 | $1,189 |
| Stockbridge | 35,737 | $70,136 | $276,700 | $1,494 |
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What is the median household income in Jonesboro, GA?
The median household income in Jonesboro is $50,843, 34% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jonesboro?
The median home value in Jonesboro is $188,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Jonesboro?
The median gross rent in Jonesboro is $1,068 per month, about 41.7% of household income.
Is Jonesboro, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 35.3%.
What is the median age in Jonesboro?
The median age in Jonesboro is 32.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Jonesboro?
The average commute to work in Jonesboro is 35 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jonesboro?
The unemployment rate in Jonesboro is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jonesboro?
12.3% of adults in Jonesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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