Neighborhood in West Odessa, Ector County
Living in Muriel Acres, West Odessa
7th of 17areas in West Odessa
Overall score 24 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
West Odessa overall: F
Muriel Acres is a neighborhood in West Odessa, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 17 areas we score in West Odessa. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.
- Affordable
- Schools scores low (2 of 100)
- Errands and things to do scores low (19 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 2.5 mi |
| Park | 1.2 mi |
| Cafe | 1.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.5 mi |
| Gym | 1.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.6 mi |
| Childcare | 1.5 mi |
| Library | 4.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 630
- Median rent
- $1,250
- Median home value
- $135,000
- Household income
- $79,900
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 56%
What it's like to live in Muriel Acres
Muriel Acres is a neighborhood in West Odessa with about 600 residents, homes built around 1993, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.
Our grade for Muriel Acres is D+. That puts it 7th of 17 areas we grade in West Odessa, a city that gets an F overall.
Pros of living in Muriel Acres
No clear standouts in our data.
Cons of living in Muriel Acres
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,250, 40% 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.
Muriel Acres report card
Each grade compares Muriel 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 A
Median rent $1,250, homes cost 1.7x income.
91 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A-
Median household income $79,900, 0% unemployed.
83 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
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
19 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 25 min, 0% work from home.
23 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
0% have a bachelor’s degree.
0 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
28% of adults uninsured.
20 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C-
56% of homes owner-occupied.
33 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade F
72% of homes have broadband.
6 of 100 vs TX areas
Muriel Acres compared with West Odessa
Better than West Odessa
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 5.7%19 points lower than West Odessa (25%)
- People below the poverty line: 3.5%13 points lower than West Odessa (17%)
- Average commute: 25 min25% lower than West Odessa (34 min)
Worse than West Odessa
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 56%19 points lower than West Odessa (75%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 0%18 points lower than West Odessa (18%)
- Median rent: $1,25040% 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 ISD1.2 mi
- FCrockett MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD3.1 mi
- DOdessa High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD4.2 mi
Cost of living in Muriel Acres
Median rent in Muriel Acres is $1,250 a month, 40% higher than the West Odessa median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $135,000, 7% higher than the West Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $811 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | West Odessa | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent40% higher than West Odessa | $1,250 | $891 | $1,403 |
| Median home value7% higher than West Odessa | $135,000 | $126,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income13% lower than West Odessa | 1.7x | 1.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points lower than West Odessa | 5.7% | 25% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them19 points lower than West Odessa | 56% | 75% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as West Odessa | 7.1% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as West Odessa | 1993 | 1990 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $739
- Property tax
- $72
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,250
Based on a $135,000 home in Muriel 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
| Measure | Here | West Odessa | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income22% higher than West Odessa | $79,900 | $65,234 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate6 points lower than West Odessa | 0% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line13 points lower than West Odessa | 3.5% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than West Odessa | 0% | 18% | 34% |
| Average commute25% lower than West Odessa | 25 min | 34 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than West Odessa | 0% | 3.2% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as West Odessa | 0% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet11 points lower than West Odessa | 72% | 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 Muriel Acres
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
- 3C+Frontier West AdditionMedian rent $1,270
- 4C-Town & Country AcresMedian rent $760
- 5D+HoldridgeMedian rent $760
- 6D+West Concho Estates
- 8DCasityMedian rent $1,280
- 9DKnox Village Estates
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+MidtownKilgore
- D+Kennedy HeightsOdessa
- C-Southwest RockportRockport
Questions about Muriel Acres
Is Muriel Acres a good place to live?
Muriel Acres is a neighborhood in West Odessa, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 17 areas we score in West Odessa. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.
How much does it cost to live in Muriel Acres?
Renters in Muriel Acres pay a median of $1,250 a month, 40% higher than the West Odessa median. The median home is worth $135,000, 7% higher than the West Odessa median. A median home costs 1.7x the median household income, compared with 1.9x across West Odessa.
What schools serve Muriel Acres?
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 Muriel 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.