What are the schools like in Odessa, NY?

Odessa is served primarily by ODESSA-MONTOUR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Odessa?

The median household income in Odessa, NY is $81,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Odessa, NY?

Odessa has an average high temperature of 30.2°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.8 inches.

Odessa, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Odessa, NY affordable or expensive?

Odessa's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Odessa is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $152,300 and the median rent is $910 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Odessa, NY?

Odessa has a violent crime rate of 33.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 190.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Odessa, NY a Good Place to Live?

Odessa is a small town of 553 in New York, with a median household income of $81,875 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Odessa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Odessa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Odessa city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.4

Odessa's overall cost of living index is 96.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Odessa costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Odessa, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$152,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$910	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Odessa's violent crime rate is 33.7 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

33.7 /100k

Property Crime

190.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Odessa is served primarily by ODESSA-MONTOUR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Odessa, NY	National Avg
School District	ODESSA-MONTOUR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Odessa sees average highs of 30.2°F in January and 79.1°F in July, with 38.9 inches of annual precipitation and 41.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Odessa, NY
Average High — January	30.2°F
Average High — July	79.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.9"
Annual Snowfall	41.8"

Demographics

Metric	Odessa, NY	National Avg
Population	553	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Montour Falls, NY 3 mi Watkins Glen, NY 5 mi Millport, NY 5 mi Burdett, NY 6 mi Pine Valley, NY 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Odessa

Odessa, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14869

Odessa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odessa, NY affordable or expensive?

Odessa's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Odessa roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $152,300 and median rent is $910/month.

What is the crime rate in Odessa, NY?

Odessa's violent crime rate is 33.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 190.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Odessa?

Public schools in Odessa are operated by ODESSA-MONTOUR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Odessa, NY a good place to live?

Odessa, NY has a population of 553, a median household income of $81,875, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Odessa?

Odessa averages 30.2°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.9 inches with about 41.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Odessa?

Odessa, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14869.

What is the population of Odessa?

The population of Odessa, New York is 553 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Odessa?

Key numbers for living in Odessa: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $152,300, median household income $81,875, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Odessa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.