Neighborhood in West Odessa, Ector County

Living in Southwest side of West Odessa, West Odessa

F

14th of 17areas in West Odessa
Overall score 6 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
West Odessa overall: F

Southwest side of West Odessa covers part of West Odessa, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 17 areas we score in West Odessa. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Affordable
  • Schools scores low (1 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store4.4 mi
Pharmacy8.6 mi
Park1.6 mi
Cafe6.3 mi
Restaurant3.2 mi
Gym6.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care7.1 mi
Childcare5.0 mi
Library10.5 mi

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

Population
2,970
Median rent
$1,220
Median home value
$105,000
Household income
$55,400
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in Southwest side of West Odessa

Southwest side of West Odessa is an area in West Odessa with about 3,000 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 46% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 14th of 17 areas in West Odessa, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in Southwest side of West Odessa

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Southwest side of West Odessa

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,220, 37% higher than the West Odessa median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 4.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Southwest side of West Odessa report card

Each grade compares Southwest side of West Odessa 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 $1,220, homes cost 1.9x income.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $55,400, 3.2% unemployed.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 60 of 100 on the state rating.

    1 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 D-

    Average commute 30 min, 0% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    39% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    62% of homes have broadband.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest side of West Odessa compared with West Odessa

Better than West Odessa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%25 points lower than West Odessa (25%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%6 points higher than West Odessa (75%)
  • People below the poverty line: 11%5 points lower than West Odessa (17%)

Worse than West Odessa

  • Homes with broadband internet: 62%21 points lower than West Odessa (82%)
  • Median rent: $1,22037% higher than West Odessa ($891)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%9 points lower than West Odessa (18%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FEdward K Downing ElementaryElementary, Ector County ISD3.2 mi
  • FCrockett MiddleMiddle, Ector County ISD9.2 mi
  • DOdessa High SchoolHigh, Ector County ISD10.1 mi

Cost of living in Southwest side of West Odessa

Median rent in Southwest side of West Odessa is $1,220 a month, 37% higher than the West Odessa median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $105,000, 17% lower than the West Odessa median, which means a monthly payment of about $663 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWest OdessaTexas
Median rent37% higher than West Odessa$1,220$891$1,403
Median home value17% lower than West Odessa$105,000$126,300$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as West Odessa1.9x1.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points lower than West Odessa0%25%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than West Odessa81%75%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as West Odessa6.3%6.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as West Odessa199919901992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$663
Mortgage payment
$575
Property tax
$88
Median rent, for comparison
$1,220

Based on a $105,000 home in Southwest side of West Odessa, 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 income15% lower than West Odessa$55,400$65,234$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than West Odessa3.2%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than West Odessa11%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than West Odessa8.3%18%34%
Average commute11% lower than West Odessa30 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 internet21 points lower than West Odessa62%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 Southwest side of West Odessa

Under 1840%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6431%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White13%
Hispanic or Latino87%
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. FFentonOdessa
  2. D+Kennedy HeightsOdessa
  3. D+WaldenBeaumont

Questions about Southwest side of West Odessa

Is Southwest side of West Odessa a good place to live?

Southwest side of West Odessa covers part of West Odessa, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th 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 Southwest side of West Odessa?

Median rent in Southwest side of West Odessa is $1,220 a month, 37% higher than the West Odessa median. The median home is worth $105,000, 17% lower than the West Odessa median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 1.9x across West Odessa.

What schools serve Southwest side of West Odessa?

The closest rated public schools are Edward K Downing Elementary (elementary, rated F), 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 groups 1 Census block group in this part of West Odessa that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.