Five blocks from Downtown Paducah, Northside is a triangular cluster of homes and businesses bordered by Park Avenue and Northview Road. The neighborhood took root about 100 years ago in the fertile ground of Paducah's railroad industry. "In the '30s, '40s and '50s, the Illinois Central Railroad had a rebuild center for locomotives in that area," explains Realtor Stan Hack, who sells houses in the neighborhood with HRE Advisors. "During the timeframe when those houses were built, that was the place to be." Paducah's industrial decline dried up many of the area's jobs, leading to economic dislocation in Northside. In the face of those struggles, Northside's churches have kept the community strong with charitable outreach.
Northside is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Northside is a cozy, quiet community near Downtown Paducah.
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Historic Craftsman-style homes and bungalows in need of renovation
Power lines run above the neighborhood's front lawns, which are shaded by old-growth trees. The backyards have enough space for residents to have barbecues and enjoy the yard. Trains run through the east end, causing some noise issues for residents. Home styles include late 19th-century and early 20th-century bungalows, ranch-style houses built from the 1950s through the '80s and some American Craftsman-style houses. The city has condemned and torn down many of Northside's houses, resulting in vacant lots. In 2022, Northside was added to the National Register of Historic Places, which enables homeowners to apply for tax credits for major renovation projects. "We have friends that recently renovated a home built in the early 1900s," Hack says. Home prices generally range from $50,000 to $165,000.
Northside has modest bungalows and smaller homes as well.
Most homes in Northside are smaller ranch style or bungalows.
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A short walk to Big Ed's for fried fish
Within the neighborhood, there are local restaurants that people can walk to. G-Bo's is a favorite hangout in a wood-framed building with a tin roof and a Pepsi sign out front. Patrons stop in to chat with neighbors over plates of pork and mugs of beer. A couple of blocks away, Big Ed's is known for its fried fish. "Big Ed's has a fabulous buffet with good prices. On the weekends, you have to stand in line to get in there," Hack says. West of the neighborhood, a Family Dollar is less than a mile away and a Walmart is about 4 miles away.
Big Ed's is located at 701 N 8th St in the Northside area.
Boasting the best wings around, G-bo's Grill is a best kept secret in the Northside area.
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Basketball and volleyball at the nearby Paducah Recreation Center
There are plenty of places to get some fresh air in and around Northside. Oak Grove Cemetery is on Northside's southwest corner. A resting place for over 33,000 people, the cemetery was established in 1847 and today, residents take serene walks among the headstones and mausoleums. About a block south of the cemetery, the Paducah Recreation Center is a stainless-steel building with a full-length basketball court and a volleyball net. Two blocks east of the recreation center, the Paducah Rotary Playground has an athletic field, two playsets and a splash pad. Bob Noble Park is less than 2 miles west of the neighborhood. The 135-acre park has amenities like forested trails, basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields, a dog park and a 5-acre lake with fishing piers. During the summer months, residents can cool off in the park’s pool or swing by in the evenings to enjoy the concert series and kid-friendly movies.
Raymond C. Schultz Park is a great place for Northside residents to relax or take a stroll.
Locals love playing Pickleball at the Bob Noble Park courts in Northside.
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Preparing for careers in graphic design at Paducah Tilghman High School
Northside is in the Paducah Independent School District, and students start their educations at McNabb Elementary, just off the neighborhood's southwest corner. The school has a C-plus Niche rating. Paducah Middle School is less than 2 miles southwest of Northside and has a B-minus Niche rating. Paducah Tilghman High School is a mile south of Northside and has a B-plus rating. Through its Work-Based Learning Program, high school seniors shadow professionals in fields like medicine, graphic design and the culinary arts.
Paducah Tilghman High School is ranked 72nd within Kentucky.
Paducah Middle School is home to the Blue Tornadoes in Paducah.
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Northside’s churches are an integral part of the community
"The churches are strong community centers," says Realtor David Ackley, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Keller Williams Experience Realty. Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist on Burnett Street hosts regular family picnics and swim parties at the local pool. On North 11th Street, Ware Memorial Church of God in Christ has served the neighborhood for over 100 years. Through its IMPACT project, the church distributes essential household items like food, clothing and toiletries to those in need.
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist is located on 14th Street in Northside.
Northside is comprised of primarily Mid-Century Modern, and Ranch-style homes.
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Maiden Alley Cinema and BBQ on the River
Paducah's downtown has a strong arts scene. The Maiden Alley Cinema is a nonprofit theater that shows new and classic films in a refurbished brick warehouse. Its neon-lit alleyway leads patrons to its entryway. The downtown also hosts events like BBQ on the River, an annual barbecue competition on the riverfront where visitors can listen to live music and chow down on over 80,000 pounds of smoked meats.
The carousel is perfect for smaller kids at the McCracken County Fair in Paducah.
McCracken County Fair has large and small rides for all ages in Nortthside. .
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Getting around Paducah
Interstate 24 is about 5 miles from the neighborhood and runs north and south. Northside's streets are lined with sidewalks, so residents can walk to the downtown area. Baptist Health's urgent care center is less than 2 miles southwest of the neighborhood. The Carson-Myre Heart Center, an award-winning cardiac hospital, is part of Baptist Health. It is the only walk-in clinic in Kentuckiana that offers urgent and emergency room care under the same roof. The neighborhood does not have public bus stops.
For Northside locals needing public transportation, the PATs bus system runs throughout.
For Northside locals needing public transportation, the PATs bus system runs throughout.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
749
Median Age
34
Population under 18
32.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$21,428
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,495
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.6%
College Graduates
5.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%
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®
46/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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