Odessa, TX
Population 114,080 · Odessa, TX MSA. Moving to or from Odessa? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
114,080
Cost of living (RPP)
93.896
Annual avg temp
64°F
Typical home
$251,239
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $73,030 |
| Median age | 31 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $208,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,322/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.54 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 93.896 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 82.86, goods 93.757, services 89.709. Source: BEA, Odessa, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
64°F
January low
32°F
July high
94°F
Annual snow
0.9"
Annual precipitation 12.3". Station: ODESSA, TX US (0.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$251,239
ZHVI YoY
+5.6%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,596/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.7%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Odessa, TX
Total employment (MSA)
76,440
Median wage (annual)
$45,830
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 9,160 | $44,240 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 8,860 | $46,810 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 8,230 | $41,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 7,770 | $28,170 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 7,360 | $36,360 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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