Living in Paducah, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paducah · Census data 2020–2024
Paducah has 26,845 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $49,915 (22% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $165,300, the median rent is $834/month.
Paducah at a glance
- Population
- 26,845
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $49,915State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $165,300State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $834/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 55%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Paducah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Paducah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paducah the median home value is $165,300, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $834 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,323 a month in housing costs.
Paducah median household income
The median household income in Paducah is $49,915 and the income per person is $40,311. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Paducah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,878
- Owner-occupied
- 55%
- Renter-occupied
- 45%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.19
Paducah demographics
- Population
- 26,845
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 11,741
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paducah ›
Education in Paducah
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Paducah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paducah
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Paducah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | 26,845 | $49,915 | $165,300 | $834 |
| Hendron | 4,495 | $71,610 | $213,900 | — |
| Massac | 4,698 | $92,560 | $239,400 | $887 |
| Brookport | 733 | $38,000 | $58,300 | $843 |
| Farley | 4,458 | $47,292 | $86,300 | $759 |
| Metropolis | 5,864 | $50,399 | $86,000 | $752 |
| Reidland | 5,277 | $99,423 | $228,000 | $1,051 |
| Ledbetter | 1,785 | $59,899 | $120,800 | $1,110 |
| Kevil | 624 | $42,500 | $137,500 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in Paducah, KY?
The median household income in Paducah is $49,915, 22% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Paducah?
The median home value in Paducah is $165,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Paducah?
The median gross rent in Paducah is $834 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Paducah, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
What is the median age in Paducah?
The median age in Paducah is 41.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Paducah?
The average commute to work in Paducah is 16 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paducah?
The unemployment rate in Paducah is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paducah?
28.8% of adults in Paducah have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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