Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County

Living in Parker Place, Odessa

A-

5th of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+

Parker Place is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (20 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
740
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$179,000
Household income
$109,900
Average commute
37 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Parker Place

Parker Place is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 700 residents, older homes (median year built 1956), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 43% of households with children.

Our grade for Parker Place is A-. That puts it 5th of 66 areas we grade in Odessa, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Parker Place

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $109,900, 50% higher than the Odessa median.
  • 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 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Parker Place

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 37 minutes, against 22 for Odessa as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Parker Place report card

Each grade compares Parker Place 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+

    Homes cost 1.6x income.

    100 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $109,900, 1.2% unemployed.

    82 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 37 min, 2.5% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    9.1% have a bachelor’s degree.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    23% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Parker Place compared with Odessa

Better than Odessa

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%40 points higher than Odessa (60%)
  • Median household income: $109,90050% higher than Odessa ($73,472)
  • Home value to income: 1.6x46% lower than Odessa (3.0x)

Worse than Odessa

  • Average commute: 37 min65% higher than Odessa (22 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.1%10 points lower than Odessa (19%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DDowling ElementaryElementary, Ector County ISD0 mi
  • CBonham MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD0.5 mi
  • CPermian High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Parker Place

The median home is worth $179,000, 20% lower than the Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,188 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median home value20% lower than Odessa$179,000$223,100$283,800
Home value to income46% lower than Odessa1.6x3.0x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them40 points higher than Odessa100%60%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Odessa0%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa195619801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,188
Mortgage payment
$980
Property tax
$208

Based on a $179,000 home in Parker Place, 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 income50% higher than Odessa$109,900$73,472$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Odessa1.2%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Odessa5.0%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Odessa9.1%19%34%
Average commute65% higher than Odessa37 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Odessa2.5%3.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Odessa0%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 Parker Place

Under 1826%
18 to 349.5%
35 to 6449%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino68%
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. 6A-Fellowship AdditionMedian rent $1,410
  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. AOld TownPflugerville
  2. B+Northeast Cedar HillCedar Hill
  3. A16 Park VillasMidland

Questions about Parker Place

Is Parker Place a good place to live?

Parker Place is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th 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 Parker Place?

The median home is worth $179,000, 20% lower than the Odessa median. A median home costs 1.6x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Odessa.

What schools serve Parker Place?

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 Parker Place 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.