Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
12%
Odessa
Odessa, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,152
Population
115,630
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Odessa is proud of its academics, diverse industries, and historic replicas
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Located in West Texas, Odessa spans 53 square miles of diverse neighborhoods and rental communities. The city offers various housing options, including apartments near the University of Texas Permian Basin and throughout established residential areas. Current rental rates show one-bedroom units averaging $1,139 monthly and two-bedroom homes at $1,492. Notable areas include the northeast section near Music City Mall and the neighborhoods surrounding Odessa College.
Odessa's landscape features several cultural landmarks, including the Globe of the Great Southwest theater and the Presidential Museum and Leadership Library. The city maintains multiple public parks, and residents can explore the nearby Odessa Meteor Crater. Local sports culture centers around high school football, which gained national recognition through "Friday Night Lights." The University of Texas Permian Basin and Odessa College contribute to the educational landscape, while the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale enriches the local arts scene. Throughout the city, 31 decorated jackrabbit statues serve as distinctive local landmarks.
Explore the City
Comanche Trail Park is a great place to relax and unwind.
Enjoy the art at the Ellen Noel Art Museum.
Memorial Gardens Park is perfect for afternoon outings.
The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa.
Visit the Ellen Noel Art Museum for an afternoon of culture.
Oil rigs are a common sight in Odessa.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,135
Average: $78,243
Education
19,701
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
59,204
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Odessa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Odessa, TX is $1,156 for a studio, $1,154 for one bedroom, $1,474 for two bedrooms, and $1,942 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Odessa has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,154/month
669 Sq Ft
House
$3,132/month
1,894 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Odessa, TX is 7.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Odessa is 21.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,154 - $1,942. You can expect to pay 5.4% less for groceries, 2.2% less for utilities, and 12.4% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Odessa, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Elementary Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
625 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
460 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
613 Students
Harmony Science Academy - Odessa
Public
Grades K-8
516 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
408 Students
Harmony Science Academy - Odessa
Public
Grades K-8
516 Students
Compass Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,399 Students
IDEA Yukon College Preparatory
Public
Grades 6-8
244 Students
Ector College Prep Success Academy
Public
Grades 6-8
1,384 Students
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle
Public
Grades 6-8
1,245 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
460 Students
ECISD Falcon Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
429 Students
Compass Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,399 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,978 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,874 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Airports
- Midland International Air And Space Port
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.