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Odessa
  • City in Texas
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Odessa

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
    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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    Population
    112,640
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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
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      374.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      48.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      78.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      399
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,556.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      367.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      11%
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    Working in Odessa

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,769
    National
    $69,021
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