Living in Odessa (Texas)
Odessa (Texas) is a city in Texas, United States, home to 114,428 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 10%, #888 of 9,771), commuters (top 14%, #821 of 6,227), first-time home buyers (top 16%, #1,254 of 8,006).
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- The landscape belongs to Llano Estacado.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 04 min and sets around 0:50; in late June it sets around 3:58.
How Odessa (Texas) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 37 | #9,091 of 11,898 | #315 of 610 | Map |
| Low-income household | 58 | #888 of 9,771 | #20 of 564 | Map |
| Low-income family | 41 | #4,785 of 8,006 | #190 of 386 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,330 of 6,237 | #164 of 295 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 49 | #8,336 of 9,474 | #327 of 471 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 44 | #8,186 of 9,474 | #319 of 471 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #7,847 of 10,762 | #297 of 635 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #2,804 of 4,537 | #98 of 261 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #2,649 of 4,444 | #93 of 250 | Map |
| DINKS | 48 | #2,540 of 3,053 | #110 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,595 of 7,271 | #202 of 408 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #821 of 6,227 | #37 of 400 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #1,697 of 3,933 | #69 of 223 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #1,254 of 8,006 | #32 of 386 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #3,842 of 12,111 | #154 of 721 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 44 | #2,815 of 4,114 | #102 of 231 | Map |
| Expat professional | 43 | #4,934 of 7,271 | #190 of 408 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 33 | #8,404 of 9,474 | #322 of 471 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #10,315 of 18,063 | #387 of 1087 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 9 | #13,202 of 16,523 | #594 of 1007 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #9,492 of 18,063 | #489 of 1087 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #9,674 of 16,523 | #358 of 1007 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #4,948 of 21,167 | #175 of 1260 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #8,298 of 12,111 | #281 of 721 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 55 | #5,571 of 12,111 | #233 of 721 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #1,699 of 4,750 | #55 of 270 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- West Odessa 12 km
- Midland (Texas) 32 km
- Andrews (Texas) 55 km
- Monahans 57 km
- Kermit 68 km
- Big Spring 95 km
- Seminole (Texas) 101 km
- Lamesa 107 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.