Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County

Living in Anderson, Odessa

D+

40th of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 31 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+

Anderson is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 40th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (6 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
750
Median rent
$890
Median home value
$65,000
Household income
$85,200
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Anderson

Anderson is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 800 residents, older homes (median year built 1955), mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 41% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 40th of 66 areas in Odessa, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Anderson

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $890, 32% lower than the Odessa median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Anderson

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Anderson report card

Each grade compares Anderson with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $890, homes cost 0.8x income.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $85,200, 0% unemployed.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 286 violent crimes per 100k, 1,159 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 18 min, 0% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    3.8% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    37% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

Anderson compared with Odessa

Better than Odessa

  • Home value to income: 0.8x75% lower than Odessa (3.0x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%29 points higher than Odessa (60%)
  • Median rent: $89032% lower than Odessa ($1,315)

Worse than Odessa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%44 points higher than Odessa (56%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 3.8%15 points lower than Odessa (19%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 37%12 points higher than Odessa (25%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DEl Magnet at ZavalaElementary, Ector County ISD0.8 mi
  • DEctor College Prep Success AcademyMiddle, Ector County ISD0.4 mi
  • DOdessa High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Anderson

Median rent in Anderson is $890 a month, 32% lower than the Odessa median. A household would need about $36,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $65,000, 71% lower than the Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $417 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median rent32% lower than Odessa$890$1,315$1,403
Median home value71% lower than Odessa$65,000$223,100$283,800
Home value to income75% lower than Odessa0.8x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent44 points higher than Odessa100%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them29 points higher than Odessa89%60%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Odessa6.1%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa195519801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$417
Mortgage payment
$356
Property tax
$62
Median rent, for comparison
$890

Based on a $65,000 home in Anderson, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median household income16% higher than Odessa$85,200$73,472$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Odessa0%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Odessa21%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than Odessa3.8%19%34%
Average commute19% lower than Odessa18 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Odessa0%3.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Odessa0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Odessa81%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Anderson

Under 1824%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6435%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino98%
Black1.9%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Odessa

  1. 1ACountry Club EstatesMedian rent $1,260
  2. 2AEast Pointe
  3. 3A-Idlewild
  4. 4A-Emerald Forest GardensMedian rent $1,260
  5. 5A-Parker Place
  6. 6A-Fellowship AdditionMedian rent $1,410
  7. 7B+Clyde A Pool 2 Acre TractsMedian rent $1,070
  8. 8B+CyncoMedian rent $1,640

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CPark AdditionCrane
  2. C-Delaware CrossingTown of Pecos
  3. CRanchland HillsMidland

Questions about Anderson

Is Anderson a good place to live?

Anderson is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 40th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Anderson?

Median rent in Anderson is $890 a month, 32% lower than the Odessa median. The median home is worth $65,000, 71% lower than the Odessa median. A median home costs 0.8x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Odessa.

What schools serve Anderson?

The closest rated public schools are El Magnet at Zavala (elementary, rated D), Ector College Prep Success Academy (middle, rated D) and Odessa High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Anderson name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.