City profile
Odessa, TX
Ector County · Population 115,322
Odessa is a city in Ector County, TX with about 115,322 residents and a typical home value near $223,000. It is 285 miles from San Antonio, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
48°F
Summer avg
84°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$223,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,546
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 83/100
Top hazards: Hail, Winter weather, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
237 mi to El Paso International Airport (ELP)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 23% Democratic / 76% Republican
Community
Population
115,322
Black population
6.1%
County
Ector County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 115,322 residents
- Typical home value about $223,000
- 285 miles from San Antonio, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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