Odessa, TX · Houses & Market Data

Odessa, Texas houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Odessa, TX (Ector County) — Census median home value $208,000, county listing prices down about 7.5% over the past year. Market data for Odessa houses and the broader area.

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Odessa, TX is in Ector County, Texas — 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 114,080, with a median household income of $73,030. Census data puts Odessa houses at a median value of $208,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Ector County's current median listing price runs $295,675, down about 7.5% over the past year.

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Market overview

Odessa housing market

Odessa is in Ector County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Odessa and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$208,000

Population (Census ACS)

114,080

Median household income

$73,030

County price trend (2025)

3.08% 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

114,080

County

Ector County

Median Household Income

$73,030

Median Home Value (city)

$208,000

Median Listing Price (Ector County)

$295,675

Median Gross Rent

$1,322/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-7.5%

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What makes Odessa different

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 $208,000. Separately, Ector County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $295,675. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Ector County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.08% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Odessa has an estimated population of 114,080 and a median household income of $73,030, 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 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% 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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Places around Odessa

County guide: Ector County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Odessa.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Ector County and other Texas communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Gardendale, West Odessa, Goldsmith.

More Texas cities with market guides: Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Lubbock, Laredo, Irving, Garland.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Midland (~16.9 mi), McKinney Acres (~30.7 mi), Andrews (~32.8 mi), Crane (~33.8 mi), Stanton (~36.8 mi), Kermit (~43.9 mi), Wink (~48.3 mi).

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Census & home facts

Odessa data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

114,080

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$208,000

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$73,030

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,322

County FHFA annual change (2025)

3.08%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$295,675

Census place type

city

County

Ector County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

52.05 sq mi

Census GEOID

4853388

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Odessa

Schools

ECTOR COUNTY ISD — 46 schools, 33,340 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Ector addresses may be served by ECTOR COUNTY ISD, 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, TX?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Odessa at $208,000. Ector County's current median listing price runs $295,675, down about 7.5% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Odessa, TX?

For owner-occupied houses in Odessa, Census ACS data shows a median value of $208,000. Active listing prices in Ector County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Odessa, TX?

Odessa houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Ector 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, TX?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Odessa's population at approximately 114,080.

What's the median rent in Odessa, TX?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Odessa at approximately $1,322 per month.

What is the median household income in Odessa, TX?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Odessa at approximately $73,030.

Is the Odessa housing market growing?

Ector County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.08% annual change in 2025.

Is Odessa, TX affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Odessa's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% 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, TX?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest ECTOR COUNTY ISD 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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