Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County

Living in Parks Legado East, Odessa

D

48th of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 24 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+

Parks Legado East is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Cost of living scores low (14 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.1 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
2,840
Median rent
$1,390
Median home value
$573,000
Household income
$53,600
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
10%
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What it's like to live in Parks Legado East

Parks Legado East is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 2,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2011), mostly rented (90% of homes) and 15% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 48th of 66 areas in Odessa, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Parks Legado East

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Parks Legado East

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Parks Legado East report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D-

    Median rent $1,390, homes cost 10.7x income.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $53,600, 3.1% unemployed.

    29 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 19 min, 0.4% work from home.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    10% of homes owner-occupied.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

Parks Legado East compared with Odessa

Better than Odessa

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 27%8 points higher than Odessa (19%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 18%8 points lower than Odessa (25%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%6 points lower than Odessa (6.4%)

Worse than Odessa

  • Home value to income: 10.7x252% higher than Odessa (3.0x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 10%49 points lower than Odessa (60%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 67%11 points higher than Odessa (56%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BL B Johnson ElementaryElementary, Ector County ISD1.5 mi
  • CNimitz MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD2.8 mi
  • CPermian High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD4 mi

Cost of living in Parks Legado East

Median rent in Parks Legado East is $1,390 a month, 6% 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 $573,000, 157% higher than the Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,669 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median rent6% higher than Odessa$1,390$1,315$1,403
Median home value157% higher than Odessa$573,000$223,100$283,800
Home value to income252% higher than Odessa10.7x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Odessa67%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them49 points lower than Odessa10%60%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Odessa0%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa201119801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,669
Mortgage payment
$3,136
Property tax
$532
Median rent, for comparison
$1,390

Based on a $573,000 home in Parks Legado East, 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 income27% lower than Odessa$53,600$73,472$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Odessa3.1%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Odessa14%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Odessa27%19%34%
Average commute16% lower than Odessa19 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Odessa0.4%3.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Odessa2.1%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Parks Legado East

Under 188.3%
18 to 3446%
35 to 6430%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Black2.9%
Asian5.1%
Other or more than one race4.6%

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+Brentwood PlaceDenton
  2. D-Southeast AustinAustin
  3. D-Central WeatherfordWeatherford

Questions about Parks Legado East

Is Parks Legado East a good place to live?

Parks Legado East is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Parks Legado East?

Median rent in Parks Legado East is $1,390 a month, 6% higher than the Odessa median. The median home is worth $573,000, 157% higher than the Odessa median. A median home costs 10.7x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Odessa.

What schools serve Parks Legado East?

The closest rated public schools are L B Johnson 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 1 Census block group closest to the Parks Legado East 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.