CITY PROFILE
Jonesboro, AR
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Jonesboro is a smaller metro where housing costs are one of the more affordable in our dataset, making it accessible for buyers on a tighter budget. The climate is mild, though you'll experience a wet climate with moderate sunshine—so expect frequent rain and plan accordingly if you prefer drier conditions. It's a straightforward choice for those prioritizing low housing costs over size and weather predictability.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $206K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,300/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 13.1°C · warmest 23.8°C · coolest 1°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1164 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.22 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #323 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy93
- Affordable to rent84
- Climate comfort67
- Plenty of sunshine49
- Big-city amenities22
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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