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Odessa, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Odessa, MO (Lafayette County) — Census median home value $209,600, county listing prices up about 7.0% over the past year. Market data for Odessa houses and the broader area.
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Odessa, MO is in Lafayette County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Odessa and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,589, with a median household income of $85,592. Census data puts the median value of houses in Odessa at $209,600.
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Market overview
Odessa housing market
Odessa is in Lafayette County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Odessa and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$209,600
Population (Census ACS)
5,589
Median household income
$85,592
County price trend (2025)
7.04% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Odessa market snapshot
Population
5,589
County
Lafayette County
Median Household Income
$85,592
Median Home Value (city)
$209,600
Median Gross Rent
$998/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Odessa's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $209,600.
County Price Trend
Lafayette County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.04% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Odessa has an estimated population of 5,589 and a median household income of $85,592, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Odessa's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Lafayette County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Odessa.
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Nearby communities include Lake Lafayette, Bates City, Mayview, Wellington, Napoleon, Lexington, Higginsville, Aullville, Corder, Dover, Concordia, Alma, Emma, Blackburn, Waverly.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Oak Grove (~8.7 mi), Levasy (~12.8 mi), Tarsney Lakes (~13.3 mi), Grain Valley (~13.5 mi), Camden (~14.1 mi), Fleming (~14.3 mi), Lone Jack (~14.8 mi), Buckner (~15.4 mi), Blue Springs (~16.2 mi), Henrietta (~16.5 mi), Lake Lotawana (~17.0 mi), Orrick (~17.1 mi), Sibley (~17.5 mi), Kingsville (~18.5 mi), Centerview (~18.7 mi), Lake Tapawingo (~18.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Odessa data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,589
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$209,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$85,592
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$998
County FHFA annual change (2025)
7.04%
Census place type
city
County
Lafayette County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.10 sq mi
Census GEOID
2954038
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Odessa
Schools
ODESSA R-VII — 4 schools, 2,041 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lafayette addresses may be served by ODESSA R-VII, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Odessa FAQ
What are houses worth in Odessa, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Odessa at $209,600.
How much do houses cost in Odessa, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Odessa, Census ACS data shows a median value of $209,600. Active listing prices in Lafayette County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Odessa, MO?
Odessa houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lafayette County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Odessa, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Odessa's population at approximately 5,589.
What's the median rent in Odessa, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Odessa at approximately $998 per month.
What is the median household income in Odessa, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Odessa at approximately $85,592.
Is the Odessa housing market growing?
Lafayette County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.04% annual change in 2025.
Is Odessa, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Odessa's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Odessa, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest ODESSA R-VII for many Odessa addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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