At a Glance
Median Income
$73,030
$35,655 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
Zillow: $248,410
Median Rent
$1,322/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,038/100K
2,935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
336 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 3.8% (6% 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 $248,410. 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 1,038 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 173% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,935/100K. The murder rate is 10.5/100K.
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 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population114,080
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,192/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,030
Per Capita$35,655
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$16,516M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,443
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,322
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$248,410
Housing Units47,825
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent1,038/100K
Property2,935/100K
Murder10.5/100K
Assault810/100K
Burglary380/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,481/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days336/yr
Rain8.7 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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