Investor-grade market analytics for Paducah, Kentucky. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.
$170,202
-3.1% year-over-year
7.7%
gross annual
-3.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-3.1% year-over-year
24/100
Very LowNet migration: Bottom 44% nationally
In-migrants avg $45,088 AGI vs out-migrants $50,894
Opportunity Zone Market
9 ZIP codes in Paducah are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Paducah, KY-IL is experiencing a correction with -3.1% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.73x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (24/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.74% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Paducah, KY-IL's primary climate exposure is wind storms (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 24/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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