Jonesboro, Georgia · ZIP 30236

Jonesboro — ZIP 30236

Jonesboro (30236) scores 37/100 — Below Average for Jonesboro. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $260K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100

Avg math proficiency20%

Avg reading proficiency29%

Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$260K

Median rent$1,450/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$260K

Median Rent

$1,450/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,708

Violent Crime

305

Property Crime

1,403

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Clayton County, Georgia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Elite Scholars Academy School	06–12	757	86%	92%
Arnold Elementary School	PK–05	454	37%	31%
Kay R Pace Elementary School of the Arts	PK–05	518	35%	41%
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts	09–12	494	32%	62%
M. D. Roberts Middle School	06–08	894	19%	37%
Kilpatrick Elementary School	PK–05	637	16%	18%
James Jackson Elementary School	PK–05	696	12%	17%
Jonesboro High School	09–12	1,630	9%	31%
Mount Zion High School	09–12	1,232	8%	23%
Jonesboro Middle School	06–08	895	6%	15%
Suder Elementary School	PK–05	592	6%	16%
Mount Zion Elementary School	03–05	491	6%	11%
Lee Street Elementary School	PK–05	515	5%	8%
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for	06–12	887	3%	5%
Mount Zion Primary	PK–02	620	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

51,784

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

34.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 30236 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 30236 has a school score of 51/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 30236 is approximately $260K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 30236 in Jonesboro has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.