Living in Jonesborough, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jonesborough · Census data 2020–2024
Jonesborough has 6,232 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $74,015 (6% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $299,200, the median rent is $1,129/month.
Jonesborough at a glance
- Population
- 6,232
- Median age
- 42.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $74,015State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $299,200State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,129/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Jonesborough a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Jonesborough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jonesborough the median home value is $299,200, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,129 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,524 a month in housing costs.
Jonesborough median household income
The median household income in Jonesborough is $74,015 and the income per person is $39,846. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Jonesborough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,782
- Owner-occupied
- 64.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.5%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.14
Jonesborough demographics
- Population
- 6,232
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 2,619
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jonesborough ›
Education in Jonesborough
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Jonesborough have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jonesborough
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Jonesborough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesborough | 6,232 | $74,015 | $299,200 | $1,129 |
| Telford | 731 | $69,200 | $228,600 | — |
| Johnson City | 72,222 | $57,254 | $268,200 | $1,023 |
| Gray | 2,237 | $69,947 | $199,400 | $1,028 |
| Oak Grove | 4,626 | $72,143 | $260,600 | $907 |
| Pine Crest | 2,029 | $53,537 | $196,600 | $700 |
| Unicoi | 3,806 | $42,424 | $244,300 | $920 |
| Spurgeon | 4,071 | $64,250 | $219,300 | $905 |
| Central | 1,938 | $37,444 | $151,800 | $952 |
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What is the median household income in Jonesborough, TN?
The median household income in Jonesborough is $74,015, 6% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jonesborough?
The median home value in Jonesborough is $299,200, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Jonesborough?
The median gross rent in Jonesborough is $1,129 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Jonesborough, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Jonesborough?
The median age in Jonesborough is 42.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Jonesborough?
The average commute to work in Jonesborough is 19 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jonesborough?
The unemployment rate in Jonesborough is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jonesborough?
26.3% of adults in Jonesborough 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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