Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County

Living in Fellowship Addition, Odessa

A-

6th of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+

Fellowship Addition is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (20 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
670
Median rent
$1,410
Median home value
$219,000
Household income
$97,100
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Fellowship Addition

Fellowship Addition is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 700 residents, older homes (median year built 1957), a mix of owners and renters and 60% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 66 areas in Odessa, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Fellowship Addition

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $97,100, 32% higher than the Odessa median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Fellowship Addition

  • 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.

Fellowship Addition report card

Each grade compares Fellowship Addition 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 $1,410, homes cost 2.3x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $97,100, 0% unemployed.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    20 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.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 15 min, 13% work from home.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    10% have a bachelor’s degree.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    23% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Fellowship Addition compared with Odessa

Better than Odessa

  • People below the poverty line: 0%16 points lower than Odessa (16%)
  • Median household income: $97,10032% higher than Odessa ($73,472)
  • Average commute: 15 min32% lower than Odessa (22 min)

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: 10%9 points lower than Odessa (19%)
  • Median rent: $1,4107% higher than Odessa ($1,315)

Closest public schools

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

  • DDowling ElementaryElementary, Ector County ISD0.7 mi
  • CBonham MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD0.1 mi
  • CPermian High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Fellowship Addition

Median rent in Fellowship Addition is $1,410 a month, 7% higher than the Odessa median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $219,000, about the same as the Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,407 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median rent7% higher than Odessa$1,410$1,315$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Odessa$219,000$223,100$283,800
Home value to income26% lower than Odessa2.3x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent44 points higher than Odessa100%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Odessa62%60%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Odessa0%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa195719801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,407
Mortgage payment
$1,199
Property tax
$208
Median rent, for comparison
$1,410

Based on a $219,000 home in Fellowship Addition, 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 income32% higher than Odessa$97,100$73,472$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Odessa0%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Odessa0%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Odessa10%19%34%
Average commute32% lower than Odessa15 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Odessa13%3.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Odessa2.9%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Fellowship Addition

Under 1825%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6426%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White58%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Black0%
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. 7B+Clyde A Pool 2 Acre TractsMedian rent $1,070
  7. 8B+CyncoMedian rent $1,640
  8. 9B+LakesideMedian rent $1,030

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Lilly HeightsMidland
  2. A-Scofield FarmsAustin
  3. ADreamland OaksSan Antonio

Questions about Fellowship Addition

Is Fellowship Addition a good place to live?

Fellowship Addition is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Fellowship Addition?

Median rent in Fellowship Addition is $1,410 a month, 7% higher than the Odessa median. The median home is worth $219,000, about the same as the Odessa median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Odessa.

What schools serve Fellowship Addition?

The closest rated public schools are Dowling Elementary (elementary, rated D), Bonham 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 Fellowship Addition 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.