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Jonesboro, GA—30238

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$226,000
7.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$60,200
23.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
67
17.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.3%
Median Rent
$1,720
2.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$685
21.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,370
0.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,730
3.6% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Jonesboro, GA

30236
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Jonesboro, GA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Jonesboro, GA is $226,000, with a year-over-year change of -7.5%. This indicates that home prices in Jonesboro, GA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$226,000-7.5%
Single Family $227,000-7.3%
Condos $132,000-17.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$158,000-11.2%
    3 Bed
    		$210,000-8.3%
    4 Bed
    		$271,000-5.2%
    5 Bed $338,799-2.1%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.9%
    1 Bedroom
    2.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    10.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    48.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    29.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    8.4%

    Rental Trends — Jonesboro, GA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Jonesboro, GA is $1,700, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Jonesboro, GA is 1-bedrooms: $804, 2-bedrooms: $1,370, 3-bedrooms: $1,730, 4-bedrooms: $2,000. The most common rental property sizes in Jonesboro, GA are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 44.8% and 26.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,720$1,700
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $685$804
    2 Bed Rent $1,370$1,370
    3 Bed Rent $1,730$1,730
    4 Bed Rent $2,000$2,000
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    1.5%
    1 Bedroom
    4.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    19.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    26.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.9%

    Property Listings — Jonesboro, GA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Jonesboro, GA is 77. This is a increase of 19.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$250,0001.0%
    Listing Count
    		23718.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.9%18.0%
    Days on Market
    		6717.0%
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    Demographics — Jonesboro, GA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jonesboro, GA has a population of 43,000, which has increased by 10.1% over the past 5 years. Jonesboro, GA is a popular place for families, as children make up 31.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		43,00010.1%
    % Under 18
    		31.2%0.0%
    % Seniors
    		7.5%-11.8%
    % WFH
    		8.4%100.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		21.5%5.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jonesboro, GA is a predominantly black area, with 72.6% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 1.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Jonesboro, GA is hispanic, making up 17.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.7% of the population in Jonesboro, GA, and this percentage has decreased by 0.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		7.5%-35.3%
    % Black
    		72.6%1.4%
    % Hispanic
    		17.1%40.2%
    % Asian
    		0.8%-77.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		10.7%-0.9%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Jonesboro, GA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 78 mortgage originations in Jonesboro, GA, of which 38.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 78.0%, with 58.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Jonesboro, GA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		78
    % Conventional Loans
    		38.0%
    % Government Loans
    		62.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		14.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Jonesboro, GA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Jonesboro, GA under the Section 8 program is 15.3%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Jonesboro, GA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		830
    Total Units Section 8
    		831
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		15.3%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		92.9%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$855$685$1,540
    2 Bedroom$340$1,370$1,710
    3 Bedroom$330$1,730$2,060
    4 Bedroom$480$2,000$2,480

    Affordability — Jonesboro, GA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.1
    Median Home Price$226,000
    Median Household Income$60,200

    Jonesboro, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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