Living in Odessa, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Odessa · Census data 2020–2024
Odessa has 508 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $80,385 (7% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $158,600, the median rent is $817/month.
Odessa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Odessa at a glance
- Population
- 508
- Median age
- 40.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $80,385State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $158,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Odessa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Odessa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Odessa the median home value is $158,600, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Odessa median household income
The median household income in Odessa is $80,385 and the income per person is $34,331. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Odessa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 248
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.29
Odessa demographics
- Population
- 508
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 222
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Odessa ›
Education in Odessa
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Odessa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Odessa
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Odessa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | 508 | $80,385 | $158,600 | $817 |
| Montour Falls | 1,743 | $50,526 | $123,900 | $751 |
| Watkins Glen | 1,725 | $49,632 | $204,700 | $741 |
| Millport | 243 | $45,500 | $103,800 | $1,833 |
| Burdett | 536 | $68,750 | $155,100 | — |
| Horseheads North | 2,676 | $90,481 | $210,600 | $1,323 |
| Newfield | 999 | $96,875 | $151,500 | — |
| Breesport | 628 | $85,294 | $162,200 | — |
| Horseheads | 6,449 | $61,223 | $141,400 | $1,181 |
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What is the median household income in Odessa, NY?
The median household income in Odessa is $80,385, 7% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $158,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Odessa?
The median gross rent in Odessa is $817 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Odessa, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Odessa?
The median age in Odessa is 40.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Odessa?
The average commute to work in Odessa is 23 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Odessa?
The unemployment rate in Odessa is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Odessa?
27.4% 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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