At a Glance
Median Income
$63,155
$38,031 per capita
Home Value
$247,900
Zillow: $322,936
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
365/100K
1,914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Jonesborough Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jonesborough's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jonesborough a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jonesborough residents earn a median household income of $63,155 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,031. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,896 business establishments, including 345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jonesborough is $247,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,936. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Jonesborough reports 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,914/100K. The murder rate is 18.2/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Jonesborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jonesborough has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,056
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,109/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,155
Per Capita$38,031
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$9,174M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A
Home Value$247,900
Rent$1,103
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$322,936
Housing Units2,752
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent365/100K
Property1,914/100K
Murder18.2/100K
Assault292/100K
Burglary310/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,757/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,722 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Jonesborough was founded in 1779.
The median home in Jonesborough was built in 1986.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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