Fairfield
Suburban Neighborhood in Paducah, Kentucky
Mccracken County 42001
$462,593
Average Value
$172
Average Price per Sq Ft
Mix of architectural styles
In Fairfield, most homes are spacious with large lots starting at a quarter-acre. The homes feature a mix of architectural styles, including brick-front ranch-style, traditional and Colonial Revival. Prices vary widely. Ranch-style homes from the '70s range in price from $170,000 to $260,000. Newer construction houses from the '90s to the present runs between $500,000 and $538,000.
Lots of parks nearby
Technology Park is Fairfield's only park and features covered picnic tables, benches, a walking trail and a pond with a water feature. The 135-acre Bob Noble Park is Paducah's largest municipal park and provides access to a skate park, play areas, an interactive music garden and a nature trail. It is also home to Wacinton, a 56,000-pound wood statue carved by Peter "Wolf" Toth. Additionally, the park hosts Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park in the spring and summer. Locals can take their dogs to Independence Park, which is fenced and has a gazebo, benches, picnic tables and climbing boulders. The park has two sections, one of which is designated for dogs. For some indoor recreation, locals head to ATOMIC CITY Family Fun Center for go-karts, laser tag, miniature 18-hole glow golf, bumper cars, arcade games and live entertainment.
High school media team receives "superior" rating
The highly rated McCracken County Public School district allows students to transfer to other schools within their home district. In the Fairfield neighborhood, Concord Elementary School and Heath Middle School have A grades from Niche, while McCracken County High School receives an A-minus. In June 2024, the McCracken Media and the high school's TV News team received a "superior" rating from the Kentucky Journalism Teacher's Association, earning them the title of No. 1 in the state.
Clean-up in process
Fairfield is 10 miles east from the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Due to concerns about potential contamination, the U.S. Department of Energy is overseeing a cleanup of the now-decommissioned plant, which is expected to be completed in 2065.
Borders the interstate
Commuting from Fairfield is easy, with U.S. Highway 60 crossing the northern border and connecting to Interstate 24, which skims the eastern portion of the neighborhood. Downtown Paducah is a 5-mile drive, and Barclay Regional Airport is 8 miles away via U.S. Route 62. There are no bus stops in this part of Paducah. In case of emergencies, residents can drive 3 miles to Mercy Health—Lourdes Hospital and Baptist Health Paducah without getting on the highway.
A few local eateries to choose from
Fairfield is surrounded by shopping and dining options. Rafferty's Restaurant, located to the north, is a local sports bar chain that serves soups, salads, burgers and more. O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar serves American cuisine and comfort food in a relaxed setting. At KC's Bar and Grill, the most popular dish is deep-fried deviled eggs. The eatery opens at 11 a.m., and there's plenty of parking. Locals can also eat at the Kentucky Oaks Mall, which has over 100 stores and Chick-fil-A, ChinaMax and Hugo's Restaurant.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Melinda Watson
Melinda Watson
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Experience Realty Paducah Branch
(618) 564-6032
204 Total Sales
1 in Fairfield
$525,000 Price
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Patrick Humphrey
Patrick Humphrey
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Realty Group
(270) 201-5806
69 Total Sales
2 in Fairfield
$315K - $425K Price Range
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Amy Brock
Amy Brock
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Experience Realty Paducah Branch
(618) 564-6090
248 Total Sales
1 in Fairfield
$497,500 Price
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Cindy Hart
Cindy Hart
Responds QuicklyBetter Homes & Gardens Fern Leaf Group
(618) 564-6607
146 Total Sales
1 in Fairfield
$350,000 Price
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David Nelson
David Nelson
Responds QuicklyPurchase Realty Group
(618) 564-6044
236 Total Sales
1 in Fairfield
$470,000 Price
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Housman Partners
Housman Partners
Responds QuicklyHousman Partners Real Estate
(930) 212-2011
601 Total Sales
1 in Fairfield
$470,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Technology Park
Carson Park
Independence Park
Bob Noble Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fairfield | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fairfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairfield, Paducah sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairfield, Paducah over the last 12 months is $769,000, up 197% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$769,000
Median Sale Price
$769,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$769,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
197%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$172
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
115
Median Year Built
1993
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,244
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,325
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,730
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
312
Median Age
43
Population under 18
27.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,000
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,946
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
56.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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