Is Paducah, KY 42001 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Paducah is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 19% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 39% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #77 of 160 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Paducah housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Paducah, KY 42001 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 127 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (19% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 4% to $269,883. Overall, Paducah is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Paducah ranks #77 of 160 KY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at West Paducah 42086 (14% sold over asking).
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Questions about Paducah real estate
Is Paducah a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Paducah, KY 42001 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Paducah?
The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Paducah sell over asking?
19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Paducah?
About 0.75% of a home’s value a year in McCracken County, or roughly $3,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Paducah?
The median sale price was $269,883 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $143 per square foot.
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