Living in Odessa, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Odessa · Census data 2020–2024
Odessa has 5,620 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $100,022 (41% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $238,200, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Odessa at a glance
- Population
- 5,620
- Median age
- 40State: 39
- Median household income
- $100,022State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $238,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Odessa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Odessa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Odessa the median home value is $238,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,392 a month in housing costs.
Odessa median household income
The median household income in Odessa is $100,022 and the income per person is $39,629. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Odessa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,370
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.50
Odessa demographics
- Population
- 5,620
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 2,231
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Odessa ›
Education in Odessa
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Odessa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Odessa
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Odessa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | 5,620 | $100,022 | $238,200 | $1,063 |
| Lake Lafayette | 237 | $46,563 | $76,800 | — |
| Bates City | 162 | $88,750 | $218,800 | $1,292 |
| Mayview | 301 | $116,250 | $113,000 | $950 |
| Oak Grove | 8,538 | $75,102 | $215,500 | $1,044 |
| Wellington | 432 | $67,045 | $144,200 | $1,004 |
| Napoleon | 201 | $69,219 | $183,300 | — |
| Levasy | 104 | $82,292 | $193,800 | $1,361 |
| Tarsney Lakes | 214 | $2,499 | — | — |
More for people moving to Odessa
Odessa ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Odessa: FAQ
What is the median household income in Odessa, MO?
The median household income in Odessa is $100,022, 41% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $238,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Odessa?
The median gross rent in Odessa is $1,063 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Odessa, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Odessa?
The median age in Odessa is 40 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Odessa?
The average commute to work in Odessa is 25 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Odessa?
The unemployment rate in Odessa is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Odessa?
31.2% 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.
Last updated: