Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Paducah
Paducah, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$913
Population
27,068
Renter Mix
49% Rent
A picturesque riverside town where South meets Midwest
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Located at the meeting point of the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers, Paducah, Kentucky celebrates its artistic heritage and riverside location. The downtown area features the National Quilt Museum and detailed floodwall murals that tell the city's story. Housing choices include properties in the Lower Town Arts District and throughout the city. Current rental rates average $896 for a one-bedroom apartment with a 3.1% annual increase, while two-bedroom units average $976 monthly.
Twenty blocks of downtown Paducah are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, preserving the area's architectural character. Outdoor spaces include the riverfront park system and nearby Land Between the Lakes recreation area. Downtown features independent shops and galleries, especially active during the annual QuiltWeek festival. Paducah holds the distinction of being designated a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art. The city is home to Baptist Health and Mercy Health-Lourdes hospitals, while West Kentucky Community and Technical College serves the educational needs of the community. As an inland port, Paducah's position at the intersection of major waterways supports its economy.
Explore the City
These Ohio River murals pay dedication to Downtown Paducah's history.
Locals can fish at Bob Noble Park near Conrad Heights.
Downtown Paducah is a melting pot of different home styles like Greek Revival.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,793
Average: $77,516
Education
6,267
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,695
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Paducah, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Paducah, KY is $911 for one bedroom, $991 for two bedrooms, and $1,332 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Paducah has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$911/month
672 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Paducah, KY is 9.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Paducah is 19.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,332. You can expect to pay 6.1% less for groceries, 11.8% more for utilities, and 9.7% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Paducah, KY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
565 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
525 Students
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
490 Students
Public
Grades K-5
623 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
599 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
679 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
628 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
351 Students
Public
Grades K-12
66 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,791 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
789 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
914 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
478 Students
Public
Grades K-12
66 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- River Discovery Center
- Fort Massac State Park
Military Bases
Colleges
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.