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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Paducah

Paducah has 15 affordable and income-based properties offering 1,040 units across the city. Of the 11 properties with inspection scores on record, 9 earned an excellent rating, pointing to a well-maintained stock overall. No properties in the mapped set carry a high flood risk.

15
Properties
1,040
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$834/mo

Affordability in Paducah, KY

Paducah has a median household income of $49,915 and a median gross rent of $834 per month, with renters making up 45% of occupied households, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). These figures help put the cost of income-based and HUD-assisted housing in context for the local rental market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
282 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Paducah Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Paducah had a violent crime rate of 282 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 63 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Paducah

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Paducah scores 63 out of 100, described as Somewhat Walkable, with a Bike Score of 42. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
19 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 19 schools across 3 districts serve Paducah, including 10 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$49,915 median income

Cost of Renting in Paducah, KY

The median household income in Paducah is $49,915 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent across the city is $834 per month, also according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Paducah can offer meaningful savings for renters who qualify. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are tied to household income or local HUD payment standards rather than market rates.

  • Median household income: $49,915/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $834/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 45% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 11 affordable housing properties in Paducah have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood zone data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(11 of 15 scored)
90+ (9)70–89 (1)<60 (1)No score (4)

15 properties on the map

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Paducah

Paducah is home to 11 HUD-assisted properties covering 827 units, and the portfolio holds up well overall -- 9 of 11 scored properties earned an excellent rating based on HUD inspection data. None of the mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone.

The median gross rent in Paducah is $834 per month, and the median household income is $49,915 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). About 45% of households rent, reflecting a sizeable renter community in the city.

Paducah scores 63 (Somewhat Walkable) according to Walk Score, meaning some errands can be done on foot. The bike score is 42, also from Walk Score, indicating limited but present cycling infrastructure.

The violent crime rate reported by the Paducah Police Department was 226 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

The city is served by 3 school districts operating 19 public schools -- including 10 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools, and 1 other -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Kentucky income limits (2026)Kentucky public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Kentucky

Helpful guides

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