Home project costs in Jonesboro, AR
Every project we cover, priced for the Jonesboro metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Jonesboro sits 291st of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 85.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.6 (300th). The metro has about 60,620 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Sod installation (−9%), attic insulation (−9%) and vinyl fence (−10%) sit highest, and concrete driveway (−20%), shower pan (−20%) and laminate flooring (−19%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Jonesboro Muni Ap, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 31°F, a July average high of 91°F and 49 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through May and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Jonesboro
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.23 | $18.26 | $20.53 | $22.66 | 0.81 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.07 | $21.13 | $24.23 | $29.12 | 0.73 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $18.23 | $21.92 | $23.12 | $28.78 | 0.76 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $18.48 | $22.61 | $28.22 | $30.67 | 0.74 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.25 | $18.77 | $22.78 | $27.41 | 0.68 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $18.13 | $23.43 | $29.23 | $30.38 | 0.77 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Jonesboro
Across these 7 projects, Jonesboro averages −16% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −12% and concrete driveway lowest at −20%.
| Project | Size | Jonesboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Jonesboro | 400 sq ft | $2,050 – $4,450 | −15% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Jonesboro | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,250 | −20% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Jonesboro | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,450 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Jonesboro | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,750 | −14% |
| Paver patio cost in Jonesboro | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −13% |
| Concrete patio cost in Jonesboro | 300 sq ft | $1,050 – $3,250 | −18% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Jonesboro | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,600 | −17% |
Decks & outdoor in Jonesboro
Across these 2 projects, Jonesboro averages −17% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −15% and composite deck lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | Jonesboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Jonesboro | 300 sq ft | $6,400 – $12,900 | −15% |
| Composite deck cost in Jonesboro | 300 sq ft | $9,850 – $19,800 | −18% |
Building & additions in Jonesboro
The 2 jobs here average −17% versus the US in Jonesboro, from −19% (home addition) to −16% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Jonesboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Jonesboro | 576 sq ft | $24,400 – $49,100 | −16% |
| Home addition cost in Jonesboro | 300 sq ft | $30,600 – $62,100 | −19% |
Doors & windows in Jonesboro
Across these 5 projects, Jonesboro averages −13% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −11% and patio door lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Jonesboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Jonesboro | 1 door | $600 – $3,250 | −12% |
| Storm door cost in Jonesboro | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Front door cost in Jonesboro | 1 door | $410 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement cost in Jonesboro | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Patio door cost in Jonesboro | 1 door | $520 – $5,050 | −16% |
Fencing in Jonesboro
Across these 4 projects, Jonesboro averages −13% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −10% and chain-link fence lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Jonesboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Jonesboro | 150 linear ft | $2,550 – $6,600 | −14% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Jonesboro | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $8,150 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Jonesboro | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,100 | −16% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Jonesboro | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $9,950 | −13% |
Roofing & exterior in Jonesboro
Across these 5 projects, Jonesboro averages −12% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −9% and vinyl siding lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Jonesboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Jonesboro | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,000 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Jonesboro | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,500 | −13% |
| Gutters cost in Jonesboro | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Jonesboro | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,050 – $21,200 | −16% |
| Attic insulation cost in Jonesboro | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,650 | −9% |
Kitchen & bath in Jonesboro
The 5 jobs here average −16% versus the US in Jonesboro, from −20% (shower pan) to −11% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Jonesboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Jonesboro | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Shower pan cost in Jonesboro | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −20% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Jonesboro | 120 sq ft | $16,500 – $28,100 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Jonesboro | 45 sq ft | $3,900 – $19,300 | −17% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Jonesboro | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
Landscaping & drainage in Jonesboro
The 5 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Jonesboro, from −15% (sprinkler system) to −9% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Jonesboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Jonesboro | 60 linear ft | $510 – $1,800 | −14% |
| Retaining wall cost in Jonesboro | 200 sq ft of wall face | $5,950 – $11,800 | −13% |
| Sod installation cost in Jonesboro | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,000 | −9% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Jonesboro | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,400 – $8,500 | −15% |
| Inground pool cost in Jonesboro | 450 sq ft | $30,900 – $96,500 | −14% |
Flooring & interior in Jonesboro
Across these 3 projects, Jonesboro averages −17% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −15% and laminate flooring lowest at −19%.
| Project | Size | Jonesboro range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Jonesboro | 500 sq ft | $4,600 – $10,600 | −15% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Jonesboro | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,700 | −19% |
| Tile flooring cost in Jonesboro | 200 sq ft | $1,800 – $8,700 | −15% |
Jonesboro against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Jonesboro comes out −15% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Little Rock is the lowest at −13% (120 miles) and Springfield the highest at −7% (180 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, ARthis page | 85.9 | 93.6 | −15% | |
| Memphis, TN | 65 miles | 92.2 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Jackson, TN | 100 miles | 85.5 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Little Rock, AR | 120 miles | 89.4 | 93.6 | −13% |
| Springfield, MO | 180 miles | 88.6 | 94.2 | −7% |
| Clarksville, TN | 180 miles | 90.9 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 195 miles | 91.4 | 93.6 | −12% |