Construction Value
$8.6M ▲ 106.3%
Units Permitted
92 ▲ 196.8%
Avg Value / Unit
$93K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Paducah jumped in 2024, up 196.8% from the prior year with 92 housing units permitted. At $93K per unit, new builds are 66% below the McCracken County average of $270K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 360% above the county average of 20 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 80.4% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
A mix of single-family and multi-unit development.
Construction Intensityi
$319
per resident
County avg: $8K-96%
$421K
per square mile
Paducah vs. McCracken County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 18 | 18 | $3.4M | 40% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $275K | 3% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 72 | 9 | $4.8M | 57% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 1 permit-issuing towns in McCracken County
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