Living in Odessa, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Odessa · Census data 2020–2024

Odessa has 138 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $39,792 (48% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $139,600.

Odessa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Odessa at a glance

Population
138
Median age
47.9State: 37.2
Median household income
$39,792State: $76,475
Median home value
$139,600State: $238,600
Homeowners
86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
Average commute
25 min

Is Odessa a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.6%.

Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Nebraska 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 $139,600, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,844 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Odessa$139,600
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Odessa median household income

The median household income in Odessa is $39,792 and the income per person is $26,194. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Odessa$39,792
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Odessa: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
60
Owner-occupied
86.7%
Renter-occupied
13.3%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1974
Average household size
2.30

Odessa demographics

Population
138
Median age
47.9
Under 18
15.2%
65 and older
39.1%
Households
60
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
13.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Odessa ›

Education in Odessa

8.7% of adults 25 and older in Odessa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Odessa8.7%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Odessa

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
25 minState: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
51.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.3%

Odessa vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Odessa138$39,792$139,600—
Elm Creek1,107$79,148$191,500$761
Riverdale307$85,227$137,500—
Kearney34,246$69,724$244,600$949
Amherst272$69,125$169,800$679
Glenwood653$143,098$337,900—
Overton689$55,000$105,100$850
Funk244$94,375$172,100—
Axtell818$72,083$205,100$1,115

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Living in Odessa: FAQ

What is the median household income in Odessa, NE?

The median household income in Odessa is $39,792, 48% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $139,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Odessa, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

What is the median age in Odessa?

The median age in Odessa is 47.9 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Odessa?

The average commute to work in Odessa is 25 minutes; 0% 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?

8.7% 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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