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Is Jonesborough, TN expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,28727% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,825about $6,652/month · 8% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$299,20010% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.1 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,480 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Tennessee cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Tennessee. It is number 60 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jonesborough
$1,287
Kingston
$753
Pigeon Forge
$1,335
Harriman
$1,052
Henderson
$822
Loudon
$925
Erwin
$646

How much do households earn in Jonesborough?

Under $25k
17.3%
$25k–50k
23.1%
$50k–100k
34.6%
$100k–150k
18.3%
$150k+
6.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jonesborough

SizeJonesboroughU.S. average
1 bedroom$836$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,342$1,509
3 bedrooms$863$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Jonesborough overall?

Everyday prices in Tennessee overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
79
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
72
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Jonesborough, so the Tennessee figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Jonesborough

🏛️ Property tax$1,597a year · 0.53% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$154a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jonesborough

Commute to work19.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree26.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jonesborough?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $789 a month less.

Renting
$1,287
Owning
$2,076

Owning assumes a typical $299,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jonesborough, TN?

Renting in Jonesborough costs a median of about $1,287 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.

How much do I need to make to live in Jonesborough?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,480 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jonesborough cheap or expensive?

Jonesborough is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $79,825. It ranks 60th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jonesborough?

The median homeowner in Jonesborough pays $1,597 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.

Is Jonesborough more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Tennessee are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Jonesborough?

The median home value in Jonesborough is $299,200, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

6,232 people live in Jonesborough. Numbers are typical (middle) values.