West Odessa, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ector County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
31,985 Population 515/sq mi density
$65,782 Median Income $33,455 per capita
$134,100 Home Value $248,410 Zillow
$974 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$65,782 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $974/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

West Odessa, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,782
12% below
$33,455 per capita
Home Value
$134,100
52% below
Zillow: $248,410
Median Rent
$974/mo
16% below
16.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
69.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

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)

Income
88%
Home Value
48%
Rent
84%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Odessa a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 6.4% (78% 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.

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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population31,985
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density515/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born26.5%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,782
Per Capita$33,455
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$16,516M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,443

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,100
Rent$974
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$248,410
Housing Units12,387
Rent Burden16.8%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,481/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation2,966 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute36 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in West Odessa was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
26.5% 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.