Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County

Living in Cynco, Odessa

B+

8th of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+

Cynco is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (19 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
690
Median rent
$1,640
Median home value
$223,000
Household income
$94,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in Cynco

Cynco is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 700 residents, older homes (median year built 1958), mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 50% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 8th of 66 areas in Odessa, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Cynco

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Cynco

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,640, 25% higher than the Odessa median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 27 minutes, against 22 for Odessa as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, winter storms and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

Cynco report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,640, homes cost 2.4x income.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $94,200, 5.1% unemployed.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    47 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 17% work from home.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

Cynco compared with Odessa

Better than Odessa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%56 points lower than Odessa (56%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%17 points higher than Odessa (60%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0.1%16 points lower than Odessa (16%)

Worse than Odessa

  • Median rent: $1,64025% higher than Odessa ($1,315)
  • Average commute: 27 min18% higher than Odessa (22 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRoss ElementaryElementary, Ector County ISD0.4 mi
  • CWilson & Young Medal of Honor MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD1.1 mi
  • CPermian High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Cynco

Median rent in Cynco is $1,640 a month, 25% higher than the Odessa median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $223,000, about the same as the Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,510 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median rent25% higher than Odessa$1,640$1,315$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Odessa$223,000$223,100$283,800
Home value to income22% lower than Odessa2.4x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent56 points lower than Odessa0%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Odessa77%60%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Odessa0%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa195819801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,510
Mortgage payment
$1,221
Property tax
$289
Median rent, for comparison
$1,640

Based on a $223,000 home in Cynco, 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 income28% higher than Odessa$94,200$73,472$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Odessa5.1%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Odessa0.1%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Odessa19%19%34%
Average commute18% higher than Odessa27 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points higher than Odessa17%3.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Odessa0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Odessa93%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Cynco

Under 1828%
18 to 3448%
35 to 6416%
65 and over7.1%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Black0.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.0%

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. 9B+LakesideMedian rent $1,030

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-SilverbrookSan Antonio
  2. B+Country BriarPasadena
  3. A-Northwest DickinsonDickinson

Questions about Cynco

Is Cynco a good place to live?

Cynco is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Cynco?

Median rent in Cynco is $1,640 a month, 25% higher than the Odessa median. The median home is worth $223,000, about the same as the Odessa median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Odessa.

What schools serve Cynco?

The closest rated public schools are Ross Elementary (elementary, rated B), Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle (middle, rated C) and Permian High School (high, rated C). 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 Cynco 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.