Neighborhood in Odessa, Ector County

Living in Vista Crest, Odessa

D-

60th of 66areas in Odessa
Overall score 11 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Odessa overall: D+

Vista Crest is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 60th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on internet access and worst on jobs and income.

  • Well connected
  • Jobs and income scores low (18 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.9 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
1,540
Median rent
$1,090
Median home value
$325,000
Household income
$74,300
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
52%
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What it's like to live in Vista Crest

Vista Crest is a neighborhood in Odessa with about 1,500 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

Our grade for Vista Crest is D-. That puts it 60th of 66 areas we grade in Odessa, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Vista Crest

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,090, 17% lower than the Odessa median.

Cons of living in Vista Crest

  • Higher unemployment. 16% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.9% across Odessa.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Vista Crest report card

Each grade compares Vista Crest 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 $1,090, homes cost 4.4x income.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $74,300, 16% unemployed.

    18 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 0% work from home.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    23% have a bachelor’s degree.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    13% of adults uninsured.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Vista Crest compared with Odessa

Better than Odessa

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%12 points lower than Odessa (25%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%11 points higher than Odessa (89%)
  • Median rent: $1,09017% lower than Odessa ($1,315)

Worse than Odessa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 95%40 points higher than Odessa (56%)
  • Home value to income: 4.4x44% higher than Odessa (3.0x)
  • Unemployment rate: 16%10 points higher than Odessa (5.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BL B Johnson ElementaryElementary, Ector County ISD0.5 mi
  • CNimitz MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD1.8 mi
  • CPermian High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD3.3 mi

Cost of living in Vista Crest

Median rent in Vista Crest is $1,090 a month, 17% 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 $325,000, 46% higher than the Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,178 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOdessaTexas
Median rent17% lower than Odessa$1,090$1,315$1,403
Median home value46% higher than Odessa$325,000$223,100$283,800
Home value to income44% higher than Odessa4.4x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent40 points higher than Odessa95%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Odessa52%60%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Odessa12%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Odessa198019801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,178
Mortgage payment
$1,779
Property tax
$399
Median rent, for comparison
$1,090

Based on a $325,000 home in Vista Crest, 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 incomeAbout the same as Odessa$74,300$73,472$78,476
Unemployment rate10 points higher than Odessa16%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Odessa15%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Odessa23%19%34%
Average commute17% higher than Odessa26 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Odessa0%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 floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Vista Crest

Under 1835%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6441%
65 and over3.1%
Race and ethnicity
White35%
Hispanic or Latino62%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.1%

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. FNorth LakehillsLakehills
  2. D+Silver Oak TrailsHouston
  3. FCentral part of West LivingstonWest Livingston

Questions about Vista Crest

Is Vista Crest a good place to live?

Vista Crest is a neighborhood in Odessa, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 60th of 66 areas we score in Odessa. It does best on internet access and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Vista Crest?

Renters in Vista Crest pay a median of $1,090 a month, 17% lower than the Odessa median. The median home is worth $325,000, 46% higher than the Odessa median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Odessa.

What schools serve Vista Crest?

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 Vista Crest 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.