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West Odessa, TX
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West Odessa, TX
At a Glance
How West Odessa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Odessa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Odessa a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Odessa residents earn a median household income of $65,782 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,455. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% 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 West Odessa is $134,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,410. Median rent is $974/month, with 16.8% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
West Odessa reports 940 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 147% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,712/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in West Odessa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Odessa has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.