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Odessa, TX
B+
Population: 112,640
Home Price: $169,600
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Overview
Odessa is a midsize city in the state of Texas with a population of 112,640. Odessa has a desert hot and dry climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
22.5 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Desert Hot and Dry
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Odessa, TX
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Odessa
Texas
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,728
$30,264
$32,693
Median Household Income
$66,769
$64,807
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
12.7%
10.5%
Age
Odessa
Texas
United States
Median Age
30.7
39.0
42.3
Gender
Odessa
Texas
United States
Male
50.2%
50.0%
49.8%
Female
49.8%
50.0%
50.2%
Race
Odessa
Texas
United States
White
64.0%
76.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
6.5%
6.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.9%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
1.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
15.0%
5.3%
2.7%
Multiracial
11.7%
10.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Odessa
Texas
United States
Median Home Price
$169,600
$166,364
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$994
$797
$801
Family Households
43.5%
43.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
27.1%
27.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
59.4%
74.1%
72.9%
Renters
40.6%
25.9%
27.1%
Education
Odessa
Texas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.5%
9.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.1%
29.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.4%
22.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.9%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.5%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Odessa
Texas
United States
Mathematics
37.2%
48.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
35.3%
45.2%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Odessa
Texas
United States
Murder
10.5
2.8
3.0
Rape
114.2
43.3
38.0
Robbery
103.7
35.2
40.7
Assault
809.9
205.7
188.5
Property Crime
Odessa
Texas
United States
Burglary
379.9
359.8
336.1
Theft
2151.2
1390.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
404.2
162.4
167.1
Arson
13.8
8.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Odessa, TX
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
food truck
hot sauce
fried food
chinese food
sweet potato casserole
beer
beef
thanksgiving dinner
meal
bread
taco
chicken salad
cooking
ice cream
togo
chefs
tastes
margaritas
drinks
high school football
college basketball
little league
football
country music
sports commentary
video games
latino music
basketball
baseball
ncaa football
sprint car racing
softball
boxing
major league
teams
swimming
soccer
bullriding
hockey
inspired by
art commissions
cover art
commissions open
fine arts
collection
photography
visual arts
nature
performing arts
library
fashion
commissions
itsbeautiful
artistic
icon
literature
painting
drawing
nft
spending time
spare time
video games
latino music
car enthusiast
gym rat
tv shows
nerdy stuff
photography
youtuber
anime
fishing
books
gaming
adventures
nascar
hunting fishing
legos
fitness
memes
sports
sports commentary
latino music
local news
tv
tv shows
digital media
arts
photography
radio host
performing arts
drama
fashion
marketing
rbsoul
clientel
educational
films
gaming
hip hop
sports
aviation
mountains
summer
arts
swimming
space
photography
nature
pool
rec
fishing
winter
hunting
offroading
tent
visitors
beach
restrooms
lodging
home depot
great stocking stuffers
food truck
retail
black friday
christmas gifts
free shipping
drive thru
coffee shop
gas station
deals
grocery store
leasing office
convenience store
grocery shopping
grocery shop
thrift store
grocery stores
starbucks
facebook marketplace
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