Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County

Living in Beaty, Odessa

D+

44th of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 28 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+

Beaty is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 44th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

  • Errands close by
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (14 of 100)
  • Health scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
780
Median rent
$1,080
Median home value
$180,000
Household income
$51,900
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in Beaty

Beaty is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 800 residents, older homes (median year built 1953), mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 13% of households with children.

Our grade for Beaty is D+. That puts it 44th of 66 areas we grade in Odessa, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Beaty

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,080, 18% lower than the Odessa median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Beaty

  • Higher poverty. 24% of residents live below the poverty line, against 16% across Odessa.
  • 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 hail, winter storms and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

Beaty report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,080, homes cost 3.5x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $51,900, 2.4% unemployed.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    24 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 14 min, 0% work from home.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    27% of adults uninsured.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

Beaty compared with Odessa

Better than Odessa

  • Average commute: 14 min38% lower than Odessa (22 min)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%9 points higher than Odessa (60%)
  • Median rent: $1,08018% lower than Odessa ($1,315)

Worse than Odessa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 77%22 points higher than Odessa (56%)
  • Median household income: $51,90029% lower than Odessa ($73,472)
  • Vacant homes: 17%10 points higher than Odessa (6.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CSan Jacinto ElementaryElementary, Ector County ISD0.1 mi
  • CBowie MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD0.3 mi
  • DOdessa High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Beaty

Median rent in Beaty is $1,080 a month, 18% lower than the Odessa median. A household would need about $43,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $180,000, 19% lower than the Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,164 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median rent18% lower than Odessa$1,080$1,315$1,403
Median home value19% lower than Odessa$180,000$223,100$283,800
Home value to income14% higher than Odessa3.5x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points higher than Odessa77%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than Odessa69%60%63%
Vacant homes10 points higher than Odessa17%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa195319801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,164
Mortgage payment
$985
Property tax
$179
Median rent, for comparison
$1,080

Based on a $180,000 home in Beaty, 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 income29% lower than Odessa$51,900$73,472$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Odessa2.4%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than Odessa24%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Odessa18%19%34%
Average commute38% lower than Odessa14 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 internet2 points lower than Odessa87%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Beaty

Under 1811%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6435%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White21%
Hispanic or Latino75%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race4.1%

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. D+Monticello ParkSan Antonio
  2. D-Bellaire WestHouston
  3. DWoodlawn LakeSan Antonio

Questions about Beaty

Is Beaty a good place to live?

Beaty is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 44th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Beaty?

Renters in Beaty pay a median of $1,080 a month, 18% lower than the Odessa median. The median home is worth $180,000, 19% lower than the Odessa median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Odessa.

What schools serve Beaty?

The closest rated public schools are San Jacinto Elementary (elementary, rated C), Bowie Middle (middle, rated C) 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 Beaty 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.