Neighborhood in West Odessa, Ector County
Living in Frontier West Addition, West Odessa
3rd of 17areas in West Odessa
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
West Odessa overall: F
Frontier West Addition is a neighborhood in West Odessa, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 17 areas we score in West Odessa. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.
- Affordable
- Schools scores low (2 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (5 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 2.6 mi |
| Park | 1.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.9 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 3.0 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 5.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,670
- Median rent
- $1,270
- Median home value
- $110,000
- Household income
- $60,600
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 84%
What it's like to live in Frontier West Addition
Frontier West Addition is a neighborhood in West Odessa with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1985, mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 11% of households with children.
It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 17 areas in West Odessa, which grades F overall.
Pros of living in Frontier West Addition
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in Frontier West Addition
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,270, 43% 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 river flooding, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
Frontier West Addition report card
Each grade compares Frontier West Addition 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 $1,270, homes cost 1.8x income.
92 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C
Median household income $60,600, 7.2% unemployed.
44 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade F
Nearby schools average 62 of 100 on the state rating.
2 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
No full year of crime data from local police.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D+
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
30 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 25 min, 5.3% work from home.
78 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
11% have a bachelor’s degree.
6 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
27% of adults uninsured.
23 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A-
84% of homes owner-occupied.
86 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C+
93% of homes have broadband.
51 of 100 vs TX areas
Frontier West Addition compared with West Odessa
Better than West Odessa
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%25 points lower than West Odessa (25%)
- People below the poverty line: 2.1%15 points lower than West Odessa (17%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 93%11 points higher than West Odessa (82%)
Worse than West Odessa
- Median rent: $1,27043% higher than West Odessa ($891)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11%7 points lower than West Odessa (18%)
- Median household income: $60,6007% lower than West Odessa ($65,234)
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 ISD1.1 mi
- FCrockett MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD3 mi
- DOdessa High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD4.4 mi
Cost of living in Frontier West Addition
Median rent in Frontier West Addition is $1,270 a month, 43% 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 $110,000, 13% lower than the West Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $721 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | West Odessa | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent43% higher than West Odessa | $1,270 | $891 | $1,403 |
| Median home value13% lower than West Odessa | $110,000 | $126,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income7% lower than West Odessa | 1.8x | 1.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points lower than West Odessa | 0% | 25% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than West Odessa | 84% | 75% | 63% |
| Vacant homes7 points lower than West Odessa | 0% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as West Odessa | 1985 | 1990 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $602
- Property tax
- $119
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,270
Based on a $110,000 home in Frontier West Addition, 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
| Measure | Here | West Odessa | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income7% lower than West Odessa | $60,600 | $65,234 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points higher than West Odessa | 7.2% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line15 points lower than West Odessa | 2.1% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than West Odessa | 11% | 18% | 34% |
| Average commute26% lower than West Odessa | 25 min | 34 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points higher than West Odessa | 5.3% | 3.2% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points higher than West Odessa | 7.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet11 points higher than West Odessa | 93% | 82% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery high
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windVery high
Who lives in Frontier West Addition
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in West Odessa
- 1B-BriarwoodMedian rent $1,280
- 2C+Palm TerraceMedian rent $840
- 4C-Town & Country AcresMedian rent $760
- 5D+HoldridgeMedian rent $760
- 6D+West Concho Estates
- 7D+Muriel AcresMedian rent $1,250
- 8DCasityMedian rent $1,280
- 9DKnox Village Estates
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- C+Angelo HeightsSan Angelo
- CRanchland HillsMidland
- CPark AdditionCrane
Questions about Frontier West Addition
Is Frontier West Addition a good place to live?
Frontier West Addition is a neighborhood in West Odessa, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 17 areas we score in West Odessa. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.
How much does it cost to live in Frontier West Addition?
Median rent in Frontier West Addition is $1,270 a month, 43% higher than the West Odessa median. The median home is worth $110,000, 13% lower than the West Odessa median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 1.9x across West Odessa.
What schools serve Frontier West Addition?
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 Frontier West Addition 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.