Living in Odessa, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Odessa · Census data 2020–2024
Odessa has 8,381 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $117,806 (58% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $497,100, the median rent is $1,909/month.
Odessa at a glance
- Population
- 8,381
- Median age
- 37.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $117,806State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $497,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,909/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Odessa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Odessa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Odessa the median home value is $497,100, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,909 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,286 a month in housing costs.
Odessa median household income
The median household income in Odessa is $117,806 and the income per person is $46,865. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Odessa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,985
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.04
Odessa demographics
- Population
- 8,381
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 2,754
- Foreign-born
- 18.2%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Odessa ›
Education in Odessa
49.1% of adults 25 and older in Odessa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Odessa
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Odessa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | 8,381 | $117,806 | $497,100 | $1,909 |
| Cheval | 13,969 | $101,907 | $525,700 | $1,442 |
| Keystone | 25,858 | $161,056 | $653,500 | $2,238 |
| Trinity | 18,907 | $113,580 | $459,800 | $2,451 |
| Northdale | 25,710 | $94,926 | $418,900 | $1,797 |
| Land O' Lakes | 38,910 | $98,568 | $377,400 | $2,045 |
| Lutz | 27,106 | $120,031 | $486,500 | $1,823 |
| River Ridge | 5,149 | $102,798 | $327,000 | $2,194 |
| Citrus Park | 28,804 | $93,457 | $385,000 | $1,891 |
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What is the median household income in Odessa, FL?
The median household income in Odessa is $117,806, 58% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Odessa?
The median home value in Odessa is $497,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Odessa?
The median gross rent in Odessa is $1,909 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is Odessa, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Odessa?
The median age in Odessa is 37.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Odessa?
The average commute to work in Odessa is 36 minutes; 26% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Odessa?
The unemployment rate in Odessa is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Odessa?
49.1% of adults in Odessa have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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