Markets/Arkansas/Jonesboro

Jonesboro, AR Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Jonesboro, Arkansas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$195,556

+2.5% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

8.1%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Cooling
4.3mo supply · Score -2/7

Migration: Top 31% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.94x

In-migrants avg $43,781 AGI vs out-migrants $46,520

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Jonesboro are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Jonesboro Market Summary

Jonesboro, AR shows steady growth at 2.5% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.52x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+83 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (38/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 8.12% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score93/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$55,478

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Jonesboro, AR's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (60/100). The composite climate risk score of 38/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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