Below Average CostSafer than AverageECTOR COUNTY ISD
Median Income
$63,207
household / year
Median Home Value
$117,600
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$997
gross / month
Cost of Living
92
national avg = 100
Is West Odessa, TX a Good Place to Live?
West Odessa is a small city of 30,904 in Texas, with a median household income of $63,207
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Odessa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether West Odessa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West 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: 92.1
West Odessa's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Odessa costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Odessa, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$997
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,207
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
West Odessa's violent crime rate is 279.7 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
279.7 /100k
Property Crime
1439.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Odessa is served primarily by ECTOR COUNTY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Odessa, TX
National Avg
School District
ECTOR COUNTY ISD
—
Elementary Schools
27
—
Middle Schools
6
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
67.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Odessa sees average highs of 56.9°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 15.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.1 inches of snow per year.
West Odessa's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Odessa roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,600 and median rent is $997/month.
West Odessa's violent crime rate is 279.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1439.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Odessa are operated by ECTOR COUNTY ISD.
The district has 27 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Odessa, TX has a population of 30,904, a median household income of $63,207, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Odessa averages 56.9°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.4 inches
with about 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Odessa, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 79764, 79763.
The population of West Odessa, Texas is 30,904 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Odessa: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $117,600, median household income $63,207, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Odessa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.