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Odessa
  • City in Texas

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade C+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade A
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Odessa is a city in Texas with a population of 112,640. Odessa is in Ector County. Living in Odessa offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Odessa there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Odessa and residents tend to have moderate political views.

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About Odessa...
Population
112,640

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$169,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,182
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    41%
  • Own
    59%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    395.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    7.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    59
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    58.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    324.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,481.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    262.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    18%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    17%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    10%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    national  11%

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