Living in Paducah, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paducah · Census data 2020–2024
Paducah has 1,077 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $36,875 (53% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $49,000, the median rent is $256/month.
Paducah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paducah at a glance
- Population
- 1,077
- Median age
- 44.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $36,875State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $49,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $256/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Paducah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Paducah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paducah the median home value is $49,000, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $256 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,358 a month in housing costs.
Paducah median household income
The median household income in Paducah is $36,875 and the income per person is $26,115. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Paducah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 701
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 34.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.34
34.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Paducah has many vacation and second homes.
Paducah demographics
- Population
- 1,077
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 458
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paducah ›
Education in Paducah
20% of adults 25 and older in Paducah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paducah
- Unemployment rate
- 16.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.7%
Paducah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | 1,077 | $36,875 | $49,000 | $256 |
| Guthrie | 156 | $45,855 | $52,400 | — |
| Childress | 5,834 | $57,644 | $85,900 | $910 |
| Matador | 745 | $69,500 | $87,600 | $584 |
| Roaring Springs | 247 | $39,423 | $52,500 | $862 |
| Crowell | 640 | $42,250 | $59,500 | $569 |
| Quanah | 2,109 | $51,161 | $71,100 | $666 |
| Dickens | 170 | $39,545 | $47,800 | — |
| Benjamin | 266 | $52,708 | $62,900 | $527 |
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What is the median household income in Paducah, TX?
The median household income in Paducah is $36,875, 53% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $49,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Paducah?
The median gross rent in Paducah is $256 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Paducah, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Paducah?
The median age in Paducah is 44.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Paducah?
The average commute to work in Paducah is 18 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paducah?
The unemployment rate in Paducah is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paducah?
20% 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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