Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County

Living in Esmond Estates, Odessa

C-

35th of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 37 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+

Esmond Estates is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

  • Errands close by
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
  • Health scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
2,500
Median rent
$1,200
Median home value
$214,000
Household income
$59,300
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
34%
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What it's like to live in Esmond Estates

Esmond Estates is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1981, mostly rented (66% of homes) and 25% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 35th of 66 areas in Odessa, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Esmond Estates

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Esmond Estates

  • Higher poverty. 25% of residents live below the poverty line, against 16% across Odessa.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Esmond Estates report card

Each grade compares Esmond Estates 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 $1,200, homes cost 3.6x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $59,300, 7.2% unemployed.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    33 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 22 min, 1.1% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    23% of adults uninsured.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    34% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Esmond Estates compared with Odessa

Better than Odessa

  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%11 points higher than Odessa (89%)
  • Median rent: $1,2009% lower than Odessa ($1,315)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 23%3 points lower than Odessa (25%)

Worse than Odessa

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 34%26 points lower than Odessa (60%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 70%15 points higher than Odessa (56%)
  • People below the poverty line: 25%9 points higher than Odessa (16%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBlanton ElementaryElementary, Ector County ISD0.7 mi
  • CNimitz MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD1 mi
  • CPermian High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Esmond Estates

Median rent in Esmond Estates is $1,200 a month, 9% lower than the Odessa median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $214,000, 4% lower than the Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,513 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median rent9% lower than Odessa$1,200$1,315$1,403
Median home value4% lower than Odessa$214,000$223,100$283,800
Home value to income19% higher than Odessa3.6x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points higher than Odessa70%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than Odessa34%60%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Odessa7.4%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa198119801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,513
Mortgage payment
$1,171
Property tax
$342
Median rent, for comparison
$1,200

Based on a $214,000 home in Esmond Estates, 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 income19% lower than Odessa$59,300$73,472$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Odessa7.2%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Odessa25%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Odessa19%19%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Odessa22 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Odessa1.1%3.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Odessa1.8%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points higher than Odessa100%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Esmond Estates

Under 1833%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6426%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White39%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Black2.4%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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+Churchill HeightsSan Antonio
  2. DCircle S RidgeAustin
  3. CCentral Marble FallsMarble Falls

Questions about Esmond Estates

Is Esmond Estates a good place to live?

Esmond Estates is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Esmond Estates?

Median rent in Esmond Estates is $1,200 a month, 9% lower than the Odessa median. The median home is worth $214,000, 4% lower than the Odessa median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Odessa.

What schools serve Esmond Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Blanton Elementary (elementary, rated B), Nimitz 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Esmond Estates 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.