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Hot Springs, AR vs Jonesboro, AR

Hot Springs, AR vs Jonesboro, AR: What the data shows

Hot Springs, AR is in Hot Springs, AR while Jonesboro, AR is in Jonesboro, AR — both in the same state. On home prices, Hot Springs, AR is the more affordable option at $162,500 median — $37,500 less than Jonesboro, AR's $200,000. WYLT rates Hot Springs, AR as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Jonesboro, AR as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Hot Springs, AR has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Jonesboro, AR has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Hot Springs, AR has Low flood risk and Jonesboro, AR has Low flood risk.

Jonesboro, AR is the more walkable neighborhood. Hot Springs, AR scores N/A/100 versus Jonesboro, AR's 12/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Jonesboro, AR has the higher school rating Hot Springs, AR rates 6.6/10 and Jonesboro, AR rates 6.9/10.

CategoryHot Springs, ARJonesboro, AR
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$163K

Lower price

$200K
Median Rent$784

Lower rent

$950
Median Income$52K

Higher income

$50K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk ScoreCar-dependent12/100

More walkable

Transit ScoreMinimal transit17/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A3/100

More bikeable

Commute30 min30 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools6.6/106.9/10

Better schools

Best for
RetireesFamiliesNature lovers
Families with school‑oriented prioritiesRetirees looking for affordable housingCommuters to Little Rock via highway

Bottom line

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