At a Glance
Median Income
$116,870
$49,737 per capita
Home Value
$503,400
Zillow: $687,195
Median Rent
$1,620/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.4%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
9.6% smoking rate
How Odessa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Odessa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Odessa a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Odessa residents earn a median household income of $116,870 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,737. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,144 business establishments, including 894 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Odessa is $503,400 , 79% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $687,195. Median rent is $1,620/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
50.4% of adults in Odessa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Odessa has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,170
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,524/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born14.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,870
Per Capita$49,737
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A
Home Value$503,400
Rent$1,620
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$687,195
Housing Units2,798
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation55 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.4%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Odessa was built in 2004.
26.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
14.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.