Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Jonesboro, AR metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Jonesboro, AR metro area's all-transactions index changed -0.9% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.1% for Arkansas and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 387th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- -0.9%
- 5-year change
- +29.2%
- Since Q1 1995
- +164%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 387th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Jonesboro, AR vs Arkansas and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Jonesboro, AR: 264.2
- Arkansas: 318.0
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | AR | U.S. | Gap vs AR | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -0.9% | +3.1% | +3.0% | −4.1 pts | −4.0 pts |
| 3 years | +10.4% | +12.7% | +12.9% | −2.3 pts | −2.4 pts |
| 5 years | +29.2% | +45.4% | +41.3% | −16.2 pts | −12.1 pts |
| 10 years | +59.1% | +85.9% | +93.3% | −26.8 pts | −34.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +164% | +218% | +292% | −53.8 pts | −127.3 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Jonesboro, AR area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 724 · Jonesboro, AR area | AR | -0.9% | +31.1% | +169% | 52% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Jonesboro, AR area
Jonesboro, AR area's index peaked in Q3 2009, fell 3.6% to its low in Q1 2010, and regained its peak in Q4 2011, about 2.2 years after the top. Today it sits +73.8% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q3 2009 | Q1 2010 | -3.6% | Q4 2011 (2.2 yrs) | +73.8% |
| AR | Q4 2007 | Q2 2011 | -6.7% | Q3 2015 (7.8 yrs) | +89.2% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Jonesboro, AR area's index has changed +19.3% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | AR after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -4.6% | -0.7% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +0.6% | +2.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +4.1% | +17.2% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +14.4% | +33.7% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +19.3% | +43.6% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Jonesboro, AR area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +151% | $753,451 |
| Q2 2000 | +117% | $652,424 |
| Q2 2005 | +88.4% | $565,276 |
| Q2 2010 | +76.8% | $530,471 |
| Q2 2015 | +64.3% | $493,021 |
| Q2 2020 | +41.9% | $425,619 |
| Q2 2021 | +29.2% | $387,480 |
| Q2 2023 | +10.4% | $331,270 |
| Q2 2025 | -1.0% | $297,143 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Jonesboro, AR area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Jonesboro, AR metro area shows changes of -0.9% over one year, +29.2% over five years, and +59.1% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +164% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Jonesboro, AR area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −4.0 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is −12.1 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.