Living in Odessa, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Odessa · Census data 2020–2024
Odessa has 783 residents with a median age of 59.5. The median household income is $49,750 (49% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $199,600, the median rent is $800/month.
Odessa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Odessa at a glance
- Population
- 783
- Median age
- 59.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $49,750State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $199,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Odessa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
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 $199,600, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,406 a month in housing costs.
Odessa median household income
The median household income in Odessa is $49,750 and the income per person is $33,492. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Odessa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 478
- Owner-occupied
- 69.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.6%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 1.85
Odessa demographics
- Population
- 783
- Median age
- 59.5
- Under 18
- 7.8%
- 65 and older
- 34%
- Households
- 399
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Odessa ›
Education in Odessa
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Odessa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Odessa
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 24.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Odessa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | 783 | $49,750 | $199,600 | $800 |
| Ritzville | 1,855 | $56,442 | $227,000 | $1,002 |
| Wilson Creek | 206 | $63,750 | $162,500 | $786 |
| Harrington | 468 | $40,444 | $258,500 | $946 |
| Lind | 565 | $67,981 | $231,500 | — |
| Almira | 360 | $52,333 | $204,000 | $955 |
| Wilbur | 842 | $55,625 | $221,800 | $583 |
| Warden | 2,581 | $57,743 | $189,900 | $865 |
| Creston | 235 | $56,071 | $160,000 | $580 |
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What is the median household income in Odessa, WA?
The median household income in Odessa is $49,750, 49% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $199,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Odessa?
The median gross rent in Odessa is $800 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Odessa, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Odessa?
The median age in Odessa is 59.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Odessa?
The average commute to work in Odessa is 15 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Odessa?
The unemployment rate in Odessa is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Odessa?
16.1% 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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