Thomas Miller housing Feb 9, 2026

So, I'm a 40-year-old restaurant manager and Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $73,030 in Odessa. Crime rate is something to consider -Odessa sits at 1,038.3 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 114K people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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