Odessa, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schuyler County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
540 Population 474/sq mi density
$81,333 Median Income $37,281 per capita
$159,100 Home Value $203,171 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,333 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,100 home value, $842/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Odessa, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,333
8% above
$37,281 per capita
Home Value
$159,100
44% below
Zillow: $203,171
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
8% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
108%
Home Value
56%
Rent
72%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Odessa a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Odessa residents earn a median household income of $81,333 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,281. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 473 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Odessa is $159,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,171. Median rent is $842/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

30.9% of adults in Odessa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Odessa has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population540
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,333
Per Capita$37,281
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$709M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,100
Rent$842
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$203,171
Housing Units238
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,969/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation1,060 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Odessa was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.