Neighborhood in West Odessa, Ector County

Living in Casity, West Odessa

D

8th of 17areas in West Odessa
Overall score 22 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
West Odessa overall: F

Casity is a neighborhood in West Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 17 areas we score in West Odessa. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

  • Affordable
  • Schools scores low (2 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.6 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park1.7 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare1.9 mi
Library3.5 mi

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

Population
650
Median rent
$1,280
Median home value
$90,000
Household income
$78,900
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in Casity

Casity is a neighborhood in West Odessa with about 700 residents, homes built around 1996, a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

Our grade for Casity is D. That puts it 8th of 17 areas we grade in West Odessa, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in Casity

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Casity

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,280, 44% higher than the West Odessa median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Casity report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $1,280, homes cost 1.1x income.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $78,900, 0% unemployed.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 62 of 100 on the state rating.

    2 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 21 min, 0% work from home.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    28% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    50% of homes have broadband.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

Casity compared with West Odessa

Better than West Odessa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%25 points lower than West Odessa (25%)
  • Home value to income: 1.1x41% lower than West Odessa (1.9x)
  • Average commute: 21 min38% lower than West Odessa (34 min)

Worse than West Odessa

  • Homes with broadband internet: 50%33 points lower than West Odessa (82%)
  • Vacant homes: 26%19 points higher than West Odessa (6.9%)
  • Median rent: $1,28044% higher than West Odessa ($891)

Closest public schools

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

  • DG E 'buddy' West ElementaryElementary, Ector County ISD2 mi
  • FCrockett MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD2 mi
  • DOdessa High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD3 mi

Cost of living in Casity

Median rent in Casity is $1,280 a month, 44% higher than the West Odessa median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $90,000, 29% lower than the West Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $564 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWest OdessaTexas
Median rent44% higher than West Odessa$1,280$891$1,403
Median home value29% lower than West Odessa$90,000$126,300$283,800
Home value to income41% lower than West Odessa1.1x1.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points lower than West Odessa0%25%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points lower than West Odessa65%75%63%
Vacant homes19 points higher than West Odessa26%6.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as West Odessa199619901992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$564
Mortgage payment
$493
Property tax
$72
Median rent, for comparison
$1,280

Based on a $90,000 home in Casity, 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 income21% higher than West Odessa$78,900$65,234$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than West Odessa0%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as West Odessa16%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than West Odessa26%18%34%
Average commute38% lower than West Odessa21 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 internet33 points lower than West Odessa50%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 windHigh

Who lives in Casity

Under 1815%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6426%
65 and over29%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino86%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race14%

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. 9DKnox Village Estates

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Southwest RockportRockport
  2. DCentral Town of PecosTown of Pecos
  3. C-Ashford ParkOdessa

Questions about Casity

Is Casity a good place to live?

Casity is a neighborhood in West Odessa, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 17 areas we score in West Odessa. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Casity?

Renters in Casity pay a median of $1,280 a month, 44% higher than the West Odessa median. The median home is worth $90,000, 29% lower than the West Odessa median. A median home costs 1.1x the median household income, compared with 1.9x across West Odessa.

What schools serve Casity?

The closest rated public schools are G E 'buddy' West Elementary (elementary, rated D), 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 Casity 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.