Living in West Odessa, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Odessa · Census data 2020–2024
West Odessa has 32,594 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $65,234 (17% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $126,300, the median rent is $891/month.
West Odessa at a glance
- Population
- 32,594
- Median age
- 33.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $65,234State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $126,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $891/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is West Odessa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in West Odessa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Odessa the median home value is $126,300, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $891 per month, which is 16% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,792 a month in housing costs.
West Odessa median household income
The median household income in West Odessa is $65,234 and the income per person is $32,535. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in West Odessa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,069
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.67
West Odessa demographics
- Population
- 32,594
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 12,167
- Foreign-born
- 22.6%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Odessa ›
Education in West Odessa
17.8% of adults 25 and older in West Odessa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Odessa
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
West Odessa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Odessa | 32,594 | $65,234 | $126,300 | $891 |
| Odessa | 115,322 | $73,472 | $223,100 | $1,315 |
| Goldsmith | 177 | $112,969 | $141,700 | — |
| Gardendale | 1,544 | $103,750 | $408,700 | — |
| Midland | 136,640 | $89,585 | $319,200 | $1,434 |
| Thorntonville | 626 | $61,141 | $200,000 | — |
| Southwest Sandhill | 1,143 | $74,306 | $109,700 | — |
| McKinney Acres | 562 | $66,285 | $139,600 | — |
| Crane | 2,640 | $73,150 | $164,900 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in West Odessa, TX?
The median household income in West Odessa is $65,234, 17% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Odessa?
The median home value in West Odessa is $126,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in West Odessa?
The median gross rent in West Odessa is $891 per month, about 16% of household income.
Is West Odessa, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in West Odessa?
The median age in West Odessa is 33.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in West Odessa?
The average commute to work in West Odessa is 34 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Odessa?
The unemployment rate in West Odessa is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Odessa?
17.8% of adults in West 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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