Living in Jonesboro, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jonesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Jonesboro has 1,578 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $45,833 (36% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $79,500, the median rent is $975/month.
Jonesboro at a glance
- Population
- 1,578
- Median age
- 42.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $45,833State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $79,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Jonesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jonesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jonesboro the median home value is $79,500, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $805 a month in housing costs.
Jonesboro median household income
The median household income in Jonesboro is $45,833 and the income per person is $26,888. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Jonesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 818
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.21
Jonesboro demographics
- Population
- 1,578
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 714
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jonesboro ›
Education in Jonesboro
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Jonesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jonesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Jonesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 1,578 | $45,833 | $79,500 | $975 |
| Gas City | 6,076 | $55,982 | $119,300 | $901 |
| Fairmount | 2,662 | $51,739 | $103,200 | $1,026 |
| Marion | 27,531 | $43,343 | $85,300 | $805 |
| Fowlerton | 185 | $52,679 | $91,900 | $814 |
| Upland | 3,918 | $83,839 | $203,200 | $982 |
| Herbst | 309 | $40,366 | — | — |
| Sweetser | 1,061 | $80,625 | $153,400 | $1,063 |
| Matthews | 501 | $50,048 | $80,100 | $867 |
More for people moving to Jonesboro
Jonesboro ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Jonesboro: FAQ
What is the median household income in Jonesboro, IN?
The median household income in Jonesboro is $45,833, 36% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $79,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Jonesboro?
The median gross rent in Jonesboro is $975 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Jonesboro, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Jonesboro?
The median age in Jonesboro is 42.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Jonesboro?
The average commute to work in Jonesboro is 19 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jonesboro?
The unemployment rate in Jonesboro is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jonesboro?
15.1% 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.
Last updated: