Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County

Living in Blackshear Stadium, Odessa

F

65th of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 2 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+

Blackshear Stadium is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 65th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcareunder 0.1 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
3,310
Median rent
$1,420
Median home value
$186,000
Household income
$48,200
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Blackshear Stadium

Blackshear Stadium is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 3,300 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 64% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 65th of 66 areas in Odessa, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Blackshear Stadium

  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Blackshear Stadium

  • Higher poverty. 44% of residents live below the poverty line, against 16% across Odessa.
  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.9% 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 and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Blackshear Stadium report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,420, homes cost 3.9x income.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $48,200, 11% unemployed.

    5 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 19 min, 0% work from home.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    6.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    32% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

Blackshear Stadium compared with Odessa

Better than Odessa

  • Average commute: 19 min15% lower than Odessa (22 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 2.7%2 points higher than Odessa (1.1%)

Worse than Odessa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 94%38 points higher than Odessa (56%)
  • People below the poverty line: 44%28 points higher than Odessa (16%)
  • Median household income: $48,20034% lower than Odessa ($73,472)

Closest public schools

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

  • DEl Magnet at BlackshearElementary, Ector County ISD0.6 mi
  • DEctor College Prep Success AcademyMiddle, Ector County ISD1.7 mi
  • DOdessa High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Blackshear Stadium

Median rent in Blackshear Stadium is $1,420 a month, 8% higher than the Odessa median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $186,000, 17% lower than the Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,205 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median rent8% higher than Odessa$1,420$1,315$1,403
Median home value17% lower than Odessa$186,000$223,100$283,800
Home value to income27% higher than Odessa3.9x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent38 points higher than Odessa94%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Odessa59%60%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Odessa7.0%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa198019801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,205
Mortgage payment
$1,018
Property tax
$187
Median rent, for comparison
$1,420

Based on a $186,000 home in Blackshear Stadium, 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 income34% lower than Odessa$48,200$73,472$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Odessa11%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line28 points higher than Odessa44%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Odessa6.5%19%34%
Average commute15% lower than Odessa19 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Odessa0%3.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Odessa2.7%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Odessa80%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Blackshear Stadium

Under 1851%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6422%
65 and over4.9%
Race and ethnicity
White15%
Hispanic or Latino77%
Black6.0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.8%

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. FSouth San MarcosSan Marcos
  2. D-Southeast AustinAustin
  3. D-Kermit Original TownKermit

Questions about Blackshear Stadium

Is Blackshear Stadium a good place to live?

Blackshear Stadium is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 65th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Blackshear Stadium?

Median rent in Blackshear Stadium is $1,420 a month, 8% higher than the Odessa median. The median home is worth $186,000, 17% lower than the Odessa median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Odessa.

What schools serve Blackshear Stadium?

The closest rated public schools are El Magnet at Blackshear (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 Blackshear Stadium 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.