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Jonesborough, TN
Jonesborough · TN 37659
Updated October 28, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$250K
Median Price
39/100
Walk Score
7.5/10
Schools
303 min
to Nashville, TN
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
ASafety
92/100
BSchools
75/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
39/100
WYLT Score62/100
Our Take
Jonesborough is a quiet, historic town with solid schools and low crime, but it lacks walkable amenities and public transit. The market is affordable, yet the long drive to Nashville and limited local jobs could be a drawback for some.
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The Good
- ✓Low cost of living and affordable housing
- ✓Highly rated public schools, especially for elementary levels
- ✓Low crime and safe community feel
- ✓Rich historic charm and small-town atmosphere
Real Talk
- !Commutes to Nashville or larger job centers are long (over 5 hours by car)
- !Limited walkability means a car is almost always required
- !Public transit options are scarce or nonexistent
- !Job market within the town is small and largely limited to retail and service positions
- $Higher property taxes typical for rural Tennessee counties
- $Potential lack of broadband speeds for remote work
- $Possible additional cost for utilities if municipal services are limited
Best For
families seeking a safe, low-crime environmenthistory enthusiasts drawn to a preserved downtownbudget-conscious buyers wanting to avoid high urban rentsretirees or commuters who prefer a quiet, small‑town feel
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Jonesborough, TN
A
Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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