Relocation Guide, Odessa, TX
Moving to Odessa, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Odessa: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Odessa at a glance
Population
115,000
Median home price
$225,000
Median rent
$1,300 / month
Cost of living index
92
Property tax
1.90% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
95°F
Winter avg low
29°F
Why people move to Odessa
Permian Basin energy jobs
Lower home prices than Midland
Friday Night Lights heritage
Where to live in Odessa
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
West Odessa
Rural feel, larger lots
Mission Estates
Established, family-focused
Southeast Odessa
Newer builds, growing
Major employers
- · Halliburton
- · Chevron
- · ProPetro
- · Medical Center Health System
Schools
Ector County ISD; UT Permian Basin and Odessa College.
Airports
- · Midland International (MAF)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Boom-and-bust with oil prices
Housing shortages in booms
Isolated in West Texas
Who thrives in Odessa
Oilfield workersSkilled tradesAffordability seekers
Moving to Odessa from out of state?
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