Is Jonesboro, GA 30236 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Jonesboro is a balanced market. With about 5.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 23% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #236 of 371 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Jonesboro housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Jonesboro, GA 30236 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 5.2 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 97 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (15% then), homes sold faster (54 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $264,835. Overall, Jonesboro is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Clayton County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Jonesboro ranks #236 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).
Nearby, Forest Park 30297 (24% sold over asking) and Jonesboro 30238 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Jonesboro real estate
Is Jonesboro a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Jonesboro, GA 30236 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Jonesboro?
The typical home went under contract in 51 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Jonesboro sell over asking?
16% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Jonesboro?
About 0.87% of a home’s value a year in Clayton County, or roughly $3,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Jonesboro?
The median sale price was $264,835 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $137 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology