Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County

Living in Owen, Odessa

C-

33rd of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+

Owen is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 33rd of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Errands close by
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.1 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent careunder 0.1 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
1,990
Median rent
$1,100
Median home value
$91,000
Household income
$41,200
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in Owen

Owen is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.

Our grade for Owen is C-. That puts it 33rd of 66 areas we grade in Odessa, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Owen

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,100, 16% lower than the Odessa median.
  • 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Owen

  • 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.

Owen report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,100, homes cost 2.2x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $41,200, 0% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 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 A-

    Average commute 16 min, 0% work from home.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    37% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

Owen compared with Odessa

Better than Odessa

  • Average commute: 16 min30% lower than Odessa (22 min)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x27% lower than Odessa (3.0x)
  • Median rent: $1,10016% lower than Odessa ($1,315)

Worse than Odessa

  • Median household income: $41,20044% lower than Odessa ($73,472)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 43%17 points lower than Odessa (60%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 37%12 points higher than Odessa (25%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DEl Magnet at BlackshearElementary, Ector County ISD0.9 mi
  • CBowie MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD1.4 mi
  • DOdessa High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Owen

Median rent in Owen is $1,100 a month, 16% lower than the Odessa median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $91,000, 59% lower than the Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $596 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median rent16% lower than Odessa$1,100$1,315$1,403
Median home value59% lower than Odessa$91,000$223,100$283,800
Home value to income27% lower than Odessa2.2x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Odessa65%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points lower than Odessa43%60%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Odessa5.7%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa198019801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$596
Mortgage payment
$498
Property tax
$98
Median rent, for comparison
$1,100

Based on a $91,000 home in Owen, 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 income44% lower than Odessa$41,200$73,472$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Odessa0%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Odessa21%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Odessa15%19%34%
Average commute30% lower than Odessa16 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Odessa0%3.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Odessa0.6%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Odessa84%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Owen

Under 1820%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6443%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White7.9%
Hispanic or Latino85%
Black2.5%
Asian4.3%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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. DBlackshearSan Angelo
  3. COld TownBeaumont

Questions about Owen

Is Owen a good place to live?

Owen is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 33rd of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Owen?

Renters in Owen pay a median of $1,100 a month, 16% lower than the Odessa median. The median home is worth $91,000, 59% lower than the Odessa median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Odessa.

What schools serve Owen?

The closest rated public schools are El Magnet at Blackshear (elementary, rated D), 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 Owen 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.