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City of Jonesboro, Arkansas

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About homes in Jonesboro

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Jonesboro in Craighead County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1991Median year built1U.S. 1980
34%Built before 1980121% built since 2010
1991Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1992
67%Detached single-family116% in 5+ unit buildings
54%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$223kMedian home value1Arkansas median $188k

The median home in the city of Jonesboro was built in 1991, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Arkansas median of 1987.1 Most of Jonesboro's housing is recent: only 34% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 21% were built since 2010.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Jonesboro are of similar age: median build years 1991 and 1992.1

Housing in Jonesboro is mostly detached single-family: 67% of units, with 16% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Jonesboro, with 54% of occupied homes owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Jonesboro is valued at $223,200 (ACS), above the Arkansas median of $188,000.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Jonesboro Muni Ap station averages 65 nights a year at or below 32°F and 12 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 66 days a year at 90°F or more and 3 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Rainfall is substantial: about 49 inches a year, 15 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,451 heating and 1,994 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Jonesboro sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Jonesboro are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Jonesboro housing units by year built
Before 19401.6%
1940-19595.2%
1960-197927.6%
1980-199928%
2000-200916.7%
2010 or later20.9%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Jonesboro Muni Ap, 2 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Jonesboro, AR?

Most home remodeling projects in Jonesboro, AR land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Jonesboro?

The median home in the city of Jonesboro was built in 1991, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Arkansas median of 1987. Most of Jonesboro's housing is recent: only 34% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 21% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Jonesboro climate like for exterior work?

The Jonesboro Muni Ap station averages 65 nights a year at or below 32°F and 12 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 66 days a year at 90°F or more and 3 at 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 49 inches a year, 15 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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