At a Glance
Median Income
$73,030
$35,655 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
Zillow: $251,624
Median Rent
$1,322/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
328/100K
1,849/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
14.2% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Odessa residents earn a median household income of $73,030 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,655. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,285 business establishments, including 356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Odessa is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,624. Median rent is $1,322/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Odessa reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,849/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Odessa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Odessa has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population114,080
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,192/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born14.5%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,030
Per Capita$35,655
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$16,516M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,443
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,322
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$251,624
Housing Units47,825
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent328/100K
Property1,849/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault225/100K
Burglary223/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,481/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation2,943 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Odessa was founded in 1881.
The median home in Odessa was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
14.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.