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Ranked #2 Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Highest Risk)
Ranked #75 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #80 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #257 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #270 Best Green Cities

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Population:119,900
Pop. Change:11%
State: Arkansas
Metro Area:Jonesboro Metro Area
County:Craighead, Poinsett, ... 2 more
City:Jonesboro, Trumann, ... 18 more
Zip Code:72401, 72404, ... 23 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metro Area

As of 2011, Jonesboro Metro Area's population is 119,900 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.22 percent.

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The median home cost in Jonesboro Metro Area is $96,300. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.87 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Jonesboro Metro Area's cost of living is 18.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Jonesboro Metro Area public schools spend $4,555 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 11.8 students per teacher in Jonesboro Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Jonesboro Metro Area is 7.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Jonesboro Metro Area jobs have Increased by 2.15 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Jonesboro Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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