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A quiet, tree-lined suburb
Hickory is an unassuming tree-shaded neighborhood populated by mid-century homes. It's about 3 miles southwest of Paducah's downtown. The neighborhood draws first time homebuyers because many of its houses sell for below $200,000, which is Paducah's median home price. Cradled within the fork of U.S. Route 62 and U.S. Route 45, the neighborhood provides residents easy access to retail, dining and greenspaces. But Paducah doesn't just draw homebuyers who desire urban amenities with a small-town feel. “Compared nearby cities like Nashville and St. Louis, the taxes, insurance, cost of food, groceries and gas in Paducah are relatively cheap," says Realtor Kartik Patel, who sells houses in the neighborhood with Keller Williams Experience Realty. Paducah's top employers include the hospitals, Beltline Electric and Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership. Retirees are also drawn to the city. "The southern hospitality causes people to fall in love with the place. We get a lot of people that retire from the east and west coasts," says Realtor Jan Mathews, who sells houses in the neighborhood with RE/MAX Realty Group.
Sandwiches at Loopy Larry's and sweet treats at Red's Donut Shop
Two of the city's most historic dining options are within a mile of the neighborhood. Residents get soup, sandwiches and salads at Loopy Larry's, a local restaurant with multi-colored digs and upbeat music. Half a mile down Jackson Street, House of Grace has served chicken salads and sandwiches seven days a week since 1965. It has vaulted ceilings and exposed brick walls. Also on Jackson Street, Red's Donut Shop has served warm pastries since 1955. Southern Living magazine called the business one of the best donut shops in the South. Patrons are initially attracted by the shop's reputation and classic yellow sign, but it's the hand-cut artisanship that brings people back. There are also fast food joints like KFC, McDonald's and Domino's. On the neighborhood's northern point, there is a cluster of retailers, including Harbor Freight Tools, Dollar Tree, Walgreens and Kroger.
Suburban homes built between the 1940s and 80s
The suburb is populated by single-family homes with green lawns where residents often host cookouts and toss the football around with their kids. On average, homes in Hickory, Paducah sell after 3 days on the market compared to the national average of 44 days. Bungalows from the 1940s are valued between $110,000 and $170,000. Brick ranch-style houses from the 1970s and 80s are valued between $180,000 and $250,000. Cape Cod-style houses are valued as low as $190,000, and rustic bi-levels are valued as high as $315,000. "Our median house price is roughly half the price of what the national average is," Mathews says. Many of these houses have front porches where folks relax in the evenings and chat with neighbors strolling by.
Paxton Golf Course and a dog park
For weekend relaxation, folks pay to hit the fairways at Paxton Park Golf Course, just less than 2 miles east. Folks walk their dogs to Independence Park, immediately north of the neighborhood on Alben Barkley Drive. The dog park includes a gazebo, picnic tables and climbing boulders for the children. The city is about 65 miles northwest of Kentucky Lake, where some residents own second houses or rent Airbnb's to go boating and fishing for the weekend. “The Kentucky Lake is a big draw," Mathews says.
Highly rated schools in the Paducah Public School system
Clark Elementary School is a mile north and has a B-plus Niche rating. Less than 2 miles south of the neighborhood, Lone Oak Middle School has an A Niche rating. Paducah Tilghman High School is about 2 miles north of the neighborhood and has a B-plus Niche rating. The high school offers students the Paducah Innovation Hub, which connects kids to emerging industries such as health care, technology, transportation, and advanced manufacturing. The University of Kentucky – Paducah Campus is just west of Jack Paxton Drive.
The National Quilt Museum and other Paducah attractions
Entertainment options are somewhat limited, but those who look closely will find casual options. To catch new film releases, people travel 4 miles northwest to Cinemark. The National Quilt Museum is less than 4 miles northeast of the neighborhood. USA Today states that the art museum has one of the world's best quilting displays. Residents root for the Paducah Chiefs Baseball Club less than 2 miles northeast of the neighborhood. "Paducah a friendly little city full of art and culture," Mathews says. "People are drawn to visit the downtown, and once they visit, they end up loving the area." Locals and visitors enjoy the city's artistic offerings in Lower Town, home to various galleries and performance centers. The downtown's theaters include The Carson Center, where touring Broadway casts perform, and the Market House Theatre, which hosts musicals, ghost tours and murder mystery dinners. The downtown is less than 5 miles northeast of Hickory.
Getting around Paducah and beyond
The neighborhood's streets are not lined with sidewalks, but the streets are quiet enough for residents to take evening strolls and walk their pets. Mercy Health, one of the area's top employers, is about a mile southwest of Hickory via Lone Oak Road. Beltline Electric is less than 5 miles east of the neighborhood via U.S. Route 62. There are multiple major cities within a three-hour drive. The closest major city is Nashville, about 136 miles southeast via Interstate 24. Paducah residents often use Nashville International Airport. Paducah is also within 215 miles of Louisville, St. Louis and Louisville. Hickory residents do not have direct access to public transportation.
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Parks in this Area
Carson Park
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Hickory Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hickory, Paducah sell after 104 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hickory, Paducah over the last 12 months is $379,900.
Zoned B-l Brick Ranch home on .606 level lot, Selling in conjunction with 701- 721 Lone Oak Road, 725 Lone Oak Road. Total acreage of 3 properties is 2.42 acres, one city Block.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
273
Median Age
36
Population under 18
27.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,428
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,102
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
44.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.3%
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®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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