Neighborhood in West Odessa, Ector County

Living in Belmont Acres, West Odessa

F

17th of 17areas in West Odessa
Overall score 0 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
West Odessa overall: F

Belmont Acres is a neighborhood in West Odessa, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 17 areas we score in West Odessa. It does best on internet access and worst on jobs and income.

  • Well connected
  • Jobs and income scores low (1 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store3.2 mi
Pharmacy7.9 mi
Park5.3 mi
Cafe6.2 mi
Restaurant1.3 mi
Gym7.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care6.0 mi
Childcare5.0 mi
Library10.5 mi

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

Population
2,120
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$89,000
Household income
$29,700
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
50%
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What it's like to live in Belmont Acres

Belmont Acres is a neighborhood in West Odessa with about 2,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), a mix of owners and renters and 66% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 17th of 17 areas in West Odessa, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in Belmont Acres

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Belmont Acres

  • Higher poverty. 42% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across West Odessa.
  • Higher unemployment. 25% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.0% across West Odessa.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 3.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Belmont Acres report card

Each grade compares Belmont Acres 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+

    Homes cost 3.0x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $29,700, 25% unemployed.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 0% work from home.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    32% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Belmont Acres compared with West Odessa

Better than West Odessa

  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%18 points higher than West Odessa (82%)
  • Average commute: 22 min35% lower than West Odessa (34 min)

Worse than West Odessa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 88%64 points higher than West Odessa (25%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 50%25 points lower than West Odessa (75%)
  • People below the poverty line: 42%25 points higher than West Odessa (17%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMurry Fly ElementaryElementary, Ector County ISD1.9 mi
  • FCrockett MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD8.4 mi
  • DOdessa High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD9.8 mi

Cost of living in Belmont Acres

The median home is worth $89,000, 30% lower than the West Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $667 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWest OdessaTexas
Median home value30% lower than West Odessa$89,000$126,300$283,800
Home value to income55% higher than West Odessa3.0x1.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent64 points higher than West Odessa88%25%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points lower than West Odessa50%75%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than West Odessa7.9%6.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as West Odessa200019901992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$667
Mortgage payment
$487
Property tax
$180

Based on a $89,000 home in Belmont Acres, 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

MeasureHereWest OdessaTexas
Median household income54% lower than West Odessa$29,700$65,234$78,476
Unemployment rate19 points higher than West Odessa25%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line25 points higher than West Odessa42%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than West Odessa8.4%18%34%
Average commute35% lower than West Odessa22 min34 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than West Odessa0%3.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as West Odessa0%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet18 points higher than West Odessa100%82%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Belmont Acres

Under 1845%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6428%
65 and over4.2%
Race and ethnicity
White12%
Hispanic or Latino88%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in West Odessa

  1. 1B-BriarwoodMedian rent $1,280
  2. 2C+Palm TerraceMedian rent $840
  3. 3C+Frontier West AdditionMedian rent $1,270
  4. 4C-Town & Country AcresMedian rent $760
  5. 5D+HoldridgeMedian rent $760
  6. 6D+West Concho Estates
  7. 7D+Muriel AcresMedian rent $1,250
  8. 8DCasityMedian rent $1,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FMount EvergreenBeaumont
  2. FSoutheast Haltom CityHaltom City
  3. FNortheast San MarcosSan Marcos

Questions about Belmont Acres

Is Belmont Acres a good place to live?

Belmont Acres is a neighborhood in West Odessa, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 17 areas we score in West Odessa. It does best on internet access and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Belmont Acres?

The median home is worth $89,000, 30% lower than the West Odessa median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 1.9x across West Odessa.

What schools serve Belmont Acres?

The closest rated public schools are Murry Fly Elementary (elementary, rated B), Crockett Middle (middle, rated F) and Odessa High School (high, rated D). 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 Belmont Acres 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.