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Jonesborough, Tennessee · ZIP 37659

Jonesborough — ZIP 37659

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Jonesborough (37659) scores 76/100 — Good for Tennessee. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $347K.

76OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency26%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$347K
Median rent$1,732/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

$347K

Median Rent

$1,732/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

594

Violent Crime

141

Property Crime

453

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washington County, Tennessee (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
Sulphur Springs ElementaryKG–08364
41%
38%
Lamar ElementaryPK–08391
27%
35%
David Crockett High School09–121,122
23%
40%
Fall Branch ElementaryKG–08256
12%
17%
Jonesborough Elementary SchoolPK–08957Not reportedNot 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

29,247

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

45.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 37659 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 37659 has a school score of 54/100. 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 37659 is approximately $347K. 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 37659 in Jonesborough has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. 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.