The city of Jonesboro, AR, with a population of approximately 75,000 people, is ranked highly in several categories according to BestPlaces. The overall ranking for Jonesboro is an impressive 4.6/5 stars, which puts it among the best cities in the United States to live in. It also ranks highly for Cost of Living (7th), Crime Rate (11th) and Education (22nd). Jonesboro has a strong economy with its unemployment rate lower than the national average and its job growth rate nearly twice as high. The median home price is relatively low at $122,100 and the median household income is $44,674. Overall, the city provides residents with excellent quality of life; however there are some areas that could use improvement such as air quality and public transportation.
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