Buy Rent

Jonesboro, AR

Population: 72,638

64

Key findings

Jonesboro has a Livability Score of 64_/100, which is considered below average
Jonesboro crime rates are 32% higher than the Arkansas average
Cost of living in Jonesboro is 6% higher than the Arkansas average
Jonesboro real estate prices are 24% higher than the Arkansas average
Rental prices in Jonesboro are 2% higher than the Arkansas average

Best Places to Live in and Around Jonesboro

See all the best places to live around Jonesboro

Compare Jonesboro, AR Livability

What do the locals think about Jonesboro?

36%Family friendly 55%Public transit is accessible 36%Walkable to grocery stores 36%Yards are well-kept 45%Lots of parks 45%Walkable to restaurants 45%Friendly neighbors 27%Safe at night 55%Pet friendly 27%Streets have sidewalks 27%A quiet area 55%Sense of community

Based on 11 votes from AreaVibes users. See all Jonesboro poll results.

Jonesboro Real estate & Rental prices

See Jonesboro real estate or rentals

Jonesboro Demographics

Population72,638 Median Age32.4 Have Kids (under 18)46%

See more Jonesboro demographic data

Top Rated Schools in Jonesboro

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Ridgefield Christian School	PK - 12	157	n/a
Math & Science Magnet School	1 - 6	631	n/a
Westside High School	8 - 12	700	n/a
Early Childhood Learning Cntr	PK - PK	292	n/a
Health/Wellness Envi Magnet	1 - 6	655	n/a
Nettleton High School	9 - 12	959	n/a
Nettleton Middle School	6 - 6	370	n/a
Visual & Performing Art Magnet	1 - 6	697	n/a

See all Jonesboro schools

The best places in Arkansas

Here are the best places to live in Arkansas

Top 10 best public schools in Jonesboro

10 best cities to buy a new house in Arkansas

Check out the 10 safest cities in Arkansas

Jonesboro Reviews

Write a review about Jonesboro Tell people what you like or don't like about Jonesboro…

Less Cost of Living

Attractions5/10

Community6/10

Nightlife2/10

Dining2/10

Shopping4/10

Living cost is less in Jonesboro Ar. Wages compared to cost of living, I can save bit.Best of lands like farmlands, owns food processing industries. So nice getting quality food at less price.Thanks,Nathan,J&B Movers Jonesboro AR

0 -2

People likes moving to Jonesboro.

Attractions1/10

Community1/10

Nightlife1/10

Dining1/10

Shopping2/10

Why everyone scared of moving to jonesboro? Jonesboro is good enough living place for family. There are many now moving to jonesboro and lot of moving companies are doing services over there. Its natural like every place. Some good and bad is there at all places.

0 -1

NO. Don't move here ever. The previous review was a lie!

Attractions3/10

Community3/10

Nightlife3/10

Dining3/10

Shopping5/10

I have no idea what the previous person was talking about. I had to make a profile just so I could set the truth free. This place is awful. There is nothing here but restaurants. We have little to no crime, subpar schools (filled with teacher who could care less about their students), shopping is alright, but nothing else. If you're bored on a Friday night and want to do something, you better have a movie you wanted to see or risk going bowling. That's it. Nothing else to do here. The Electric Cowboy as mentioned above closed down and I've never even heard of the other one and I've lived here my whole life. Everything that opens here closes down within a year. I've visited every other state except for Alaska and Hawaii and let me tell you, this has got to be the worst place I've ever been in my whole life. DO NOT MOVE TO JONESBORO!!!!!

3 0

Jonesboro, AR - No Better Place

Attractions7/10

Community9/10

Nightlife9/10

Dining9/10

Shopping7/10

I lived in Jonesboro, AR for my whole life, and there is no place that I would rather live. This city has all of the benefits of a larger metropolitan area, but there are none of the crime issues that plague the biggest cities. There is also a palpable sense of community. The small town feel is one of my favorite things about Jonesboro. There is a true sense of Southern hospitality. Friendly people are found all over the city and are happy to help their neighbors. There are also numerous opportunities for entertainment and shopping. Small nightclubs host some of the greatest musicians and entertainers on a regular basis.

The clubs in the city are some of my favorite. I enjoy heading to the Sideline Bar and Grill or to the Electric Cowboy when I want to enjoy an evening on the town. Restaurants are also available, and I like to dine at Demo's Barbecue and Smokehouse when I want to enjoy the best Southern Barbecue. The Dragon City Chinese Restaurant is another great place to enjoy dinner, and they offer a taste of the finest Asian cuisine.

One of the only negative things that I would say about Jonesboro is that there are not the opportunities for shopping that are found in other major cities. We do have a number of malls and independent retailers, but I usually prefer to do my shopping on the Internet, as there is a larger selection of clothes and housewares.

On the whole, I would say that Jonesboro, Arkansas is a great place to live. We may not have the exciting night life that is found in New York or Los Angeles, but there is a sense of community in Jonesboro that is notably absent in these cities.

0 0

Source: The Jonesboro, AR data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).