Driving through the residential streets of Uppertown reveals a neighborhood with older homes and vacant lots. "The people here are friendly, and they care, but the homes need a little love," says longtime resident Betty Dobson, who knows something about restoration. She is responsible for rehabilitating the iconic Metropolitan Hotel, where she is now director. Established in 1908 as a haven for African Americans during the Jim Crow era, the building needed repairs, and in 1996, Dobson brought it back to life with the help of grants. With its outstretched gates and ample front porch, the hotel has a welcoming vibe. "It symbolizes hope," Dobson says. "It represents those who want a better future for the next generation."
Murals depict local history
Also a museum, the Hotel Metropolitan transports visitors to another era with historic photos and memorabilia. Some of the hotel’s 11 rooms showcase original furnishings; others feature vintage items, like quilts. Dobson gives tours by appointment, culminating with a slice of chess pie and some sweet tea. Residents can walk to the river and Water Street to visit the Paducah Wall to Wall, public art painted by renowned Dafford muralists. Over 50 life-size images, spanning three blocks along the floodwall, depict Paducah’s rich history. The display starts on Water Street.
Schultz Park is on the beautiful waterfront and offers walking paths and gorgeous murals.
Locals can walk the Riverfront Park in Downtown Paducah near Uppertown.
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Budget-friendly fixer-uppers
The neighborhood comprises bungalows, small ranch-style homes and some Colonial Revivals, measuring between 800 and 1,100 square feet and priced between $75,000 and $125,000. Those with green thumbs can plant small gardens in their backyards with lots that measure less than a quarter of an acre. Most homes have garages, and tree-lined streets have sidewalks. While half the neighborhood includes single-family homes, the other half has apartment complexes near commercial areas.
Ranch homes are the most prominenty style of home in Uppertown.
Newer homes are being built on plots of land for sale in Uppertown.
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"Top Chef" restaurant
Residents are not far from crowd-pleasing restaurants. XMan's BBQ is located south of the neighborhood and is renowned for its Southern-style cuisine. For a special occasion, residents can head downtown to Freight House. Owned by "Top Chef" 2023 runner-up Sarah Bradley, the restaurant is known for sourcing local ingredients and is situated inside a historic freight depot. Kroger is nearby for grocery runs.
Stop into Freight House near Uppertown for delicious farm to table dishes and cocktails.
Branch Out serves delicious plant-based lunches near Uppertown.
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Playground is updated for safety
Locals can walk to Robert Coleman Park, which has recently been updated and is now equipped with a rubber safety surface, a variety of slides, ladders and interactive elements. Visitors at Schultz Park on the waterfront have views of the lush trees and foliage of Kincaid Mounds State Park across the river. Hikers and cyclists can also access the Greenway Trail from this location. The Transient Boat Dock is adjacent to the park, providing amenities and space for boaters hauling in for a short stay.
Robert Coleman Park has new state-of-the-art playground for families to enjoy in Paducah.
Bicyclists can use the Greenway trail at Schultz Park to get around Paducah.
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School district offers extra curricular programs
Uppertown is served by the Paducah Independent Schools district, which allows enrolled students to change schools within the district. Young people can attend Morgan Elementary School, which has a C-plus grade from Niche. Paducah Middle School has a C-plus grade, and Tilghman High School has a B-plus. Through the district, students from kindergarten through adulthood have additional learning opportunities at the Hub Makerspace, which offers field trip tours, ongoing project-based workshops and after-school clubs.
Paducah Middle School enrolls around 652 every year in Paducah.
Paducah Tilghman High School enrolls over 900 students every year in Paducah.
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Public transportation is readily available
Baptist Health Paducah and Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital are nearby in case of emergencies. The nearest major highway is Interstate 24 to the west. Barclay Regional Airport is a 12-mile drive via U.S. Route 62. A Paducah Area Transit System bus stop is at the Paducah Bus Station, and residents rely on public transportation and their cars to get around.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,410
Median Age
45
Population under 18
16.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$17,045
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$29,426
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.8%
College Graduates
9.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
38.8%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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