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Odessa, TX — ZIP 79765

Population: 25,904 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$337,149
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+9.9%
10-year appreciation
+33.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$338,479
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
62

Rents

Typical rent
$1,818/mo
1-year rent change
-0.1%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
winterWeather, hail, lightning, strongWind, coldWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
15.9 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
285

Amenities

Nearest airport
Odessa Schlemeyer Field (ODT) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Avg hospital rating
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-656 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,014
Median annual property tax
$5,270
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
67,941
Average weekly wage
$1,425
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,004

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents