Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County
Living in Permian Plaza, Odessa
52nd of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 20 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+
Permian Plaza is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 52nd of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.
- Short commutes
- Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (2 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.2 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.1 mi |
| Gym | under 0.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.8 mi |
| Library | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,260
- Median rent
- $1,320
- Median home value
- No data
- Household income
- $59,000
- Average commute
- 18 min
- Homes owned
- 0%
What it's like to live in Permian Plaza
Permian Plaza is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly rented (100% of homes) and 47% of households with children.
Our grade for Permian Plaza is D. That puts it 52nd of 66 areas we grade in Odessa, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Permian Plaza
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Permian Plaza
- Higher poverty. 41% of residents live below the poverty line, against 16% across Odessa.
- Higher unemployment. 32% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.9% across Odessa.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.
Permian Plaza report card
Each grade compares Permian Plaza 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 $1,320.
50 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $59,000, 32% unemployed.
5 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.
33 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 286 violent crimes per 100k, 1,159 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B-
Average commute 18 min, 0% work from home.
59 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
2.4% have a bachelor’s degree.
2 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
23% of adults uninsured.
14 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
0% of homes owner-occupied.
13 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
83% of homes have broadband.
18 of 100 vs TX areas
Permian Plaza compared with Odessa
Better than Odessa
- Average commute: 18 min22% lower than Odessa (22 min)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 49%6 points lower than Odessa (56%)
- 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: 0%60 points lower than Odessa (60%)
- Unemployment rate: 32%26 points higher than Odessa (5.9%)
- People below the poverty line: 41%25 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 ISD0.6 mi
- CNimitz MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD0.8 mi
- CPermian High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD1.3 mi
Cost of living in Permian Plaza
Median rent in Permian Plaza is $1,320 a month, about the same as the Odessa median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
| Measure | Here | Odessa | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Odessa | $1,320 | $1,315 | $1,403 |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Odessa | 49% | 56% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them60 points lower than Odessa | 0% | 60% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as Odessa | 7.0% | 6.4% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa | 1987 | 1980 | 1992 |
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Odessa | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income20% lower than Odessa | $59,000 | $73,472 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate26 points higher than Odessa | 32% | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line25 points higher than Odessa | 41% | 16% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than Odessa | 2.4% | 19% | 34% |
| Average commute22% lower than Odessa | 18 min | 22 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than Odessa | 0% | 3.4% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Odessa | 0% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Odessa | 83% | 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 Permian Plaza
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Odessa
- 1ACountry Club EstatesMedian rent $1,260
- 2AEast Pointe
- 3A-Idlewild
- 4A-Emerald Forest GardensMedian rent $1,260
- 5A-Parker Place
- 6A-Fellowship AdditionMedian rent $1,410
- 7B+Clyde A Pool 2 Acre TractsMedian rent $1,070
- 8B+CyncoMedian rent $1,640
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D-ChinatownHouston
- DFive PointsSan Antonio
- D-Bellaire WestHouston
Questions about Permian Plaza
Is Permian Plaza a good place to live?
Permian Plaza is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 52nd of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.
How much does it cost to live in Permian Plaza?
Renters in Permian Plaza pay a median of $1,320 a month, about the same as the Odessa median.
What schools serve Permian Plaza?
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 1 Census block group closest to the Permian Plaza 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.