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Paducah, Kentucky houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Paducah, KY (McCracken County) — Census median home value $164,600, county listing prices down about 3.9% over the past year. Market data for Paducah houses and the broader area.
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Paducah, KY is in McCracken County, Kentucky — this guide covers houses in Paducah and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 26,894, with a median household income of $51,243. Census data puts Paducah houses at a median value of $164,600 (all owner-occupied homes); McCracken County's current median listing price runs $257,450, down about 3.9% over the past year.
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Market overview
Paducah housing market
Paducah is in McCracken County, Kentucky. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Paducah and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$164,600
Population (Census ACS)
26,894
Median household income
$51,243
County price trend (2025)
3.66% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Paducah market snapshot
Population
26,894
County
McCracken County
Median Household Income
$51,243
Median Home Value (city)
$164,600
Median Listing Price (McCracken County)
$257,450
Median Gross Rent
$817/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Paducah's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $164,600. Separately, McCracken County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $257,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
McCracken County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.66% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Paducah has an estimated population of 26,894 and a median household income of $51,243, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Paducah's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: McCracken County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Paducah.
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Nearby communities include Hendron, Massac, Farley, Reidland.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Ledbetter (~8.2 mi), Symsonia (~12.4 mi), Lovelaceville (~12.6 mi), Kevil (~13.2 mi), Calvert City (~13.8 mi), Smithland (~14.0 mi), Lowes (~14.6 mi), Bandana (~17.2 mi), Hickory (~17.5 mi), La Center (~18.2 mi), Gilbertsville (~18.7 mi), Blandville (~19.6 mi), Burna (~19.8 mi), Fancy Farm (~20.4 mi), Benton (~21.9 mi), Barlow (~22.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Paducah data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
26,894
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$164,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$51,243
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$817
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.66%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$257,450
Census place type
city
County
McCracken County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
20.35 sq mi
Census GEOID
2158836
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Paducah
Schools
McCracken County — 14 schools, 6,968 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. McCracken addresses may be served by McCracken County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Paducah FAQ
What are houses worth in Paducah, KY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Paducah at $164,600. McCracken County's current median listing price runs $257,450, down about 3.9% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Paducah, KY?
For owner-occupied houses in Paducah, Census ACS data shows a median value of $164,600. Active listing prices in McCracken County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Paducah, KY?
Paducah houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding McCracken County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Paducah, KY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Paducah's population at approximately 26,894.
What's the median rent in Paducah, KY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Paducah at approximately $817 per month.
What is the median household income in Paducah, KY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Paducah at approximately $51,243.
Is the Paducah housing market growing?
McCracken County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.66% annual change in 2025.
Is Paducah, KY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Paducah's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Paducah, KY?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest McCracken County for many Paducah addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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