Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County

Living in Springdale, Odessa

B

11th of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 70 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+

Springdale is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on jobs and income and worst on internet access.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Internet access scores low (18 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
690
Median rent
$1,690
Median home value
$230,000
Household income
$77,200
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in Springdale

Springdale is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 700 residents, older homes (median year built 1963), mostly owner-occupied (65%) and 45% of households with children.

Our grade for Springdale is B. That puts it 11th of 66 areas we grade in Odessa, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Springdale

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

Cons of living in Springdale

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,690, 29% higher than the Odessa median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Springdale report card

Each grade compares Springdale 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 $1,690, homes cost 3.0x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $77,200, 0% unemployed.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    36 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 16 min, 0.5% work from home.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    16% of adults uninsured.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

Springdale compared with Odessa

Better than Odessa

  • People below the poverty line: 0%16 points lower than Odessa (16%)
  • Average commute: 16 min28% lower than Odessa (22 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 16%10 points lower than Odessa (25%)

Worse than Odessa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 90%34 points higher than Odessa (56%)
  • Median rent: $1,69029% higher than Odessa ($1,315)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 83%6 points lower than Odessa (89%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBlanton ElementaryElementary, Ector County ISD0.7 mi
  • CBonham MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD0.8 mi
  • CPermian High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Springdale

Median rent in Springdale is $1,690 a month, 29% higher than the Odessa median. A household would need about $68,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $230,000, about the same as the Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,577 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median rent29% higher than Odessa$1,690$1,315$1,403
Median home value3% higher than Odessa$230,000$223,100$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Odessa3.0x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent34 points higher than Odessa90%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Odessa65%60%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Odessa0%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa196319801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,577
Mortgage payment
$1,259
Property tax
$318
Median rent, for comparison
$1,690

Based on a $230,000 home in Springdale, 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 income5% higher than Odessa$77,200$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 higher5 points higher than Odessa24%19%34%
Average commute28% lower than Odessa16 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Odessa0.5%3.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Odessa0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Odessa83%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Springdale

Under 1839%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6438%
65 and over4.4%
Race and ethnicity
White30%
Hispanic or Latino67%
Black0%
Asian2.3%
Other or more than one race0.7%

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. BPlacid AcresCleburne
  2. B-DawsonAustin
  3. B-Settler's RidgePflugerville

Questions about Springdale

Is Springdale a good place to live?

Springdale is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on jobs and income and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Springdale?

Renters in Springdale pay a median of $1,690 a month, 29% higher than the Odessa median. The median home is worth $230,000, 3% higher than the Odessa median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Odessa.

What schools serve Springdale?

The closest rated public schools are Blanton Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 Springdale 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.