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Odessa, Texas

city · Ector County (primary) , Midland County

At a glance

115,322
Population
$223,100
Median home value
26% below U.S. median
$1,315/mo
Median rent
2% below U.S. median
$73,472
Median household income
6% below U.S. median
22.4 min
Average commute
88.7%
Homes with broadband
5.9%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college116 mi
High school graduates81.6%
College graduates19%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Odessa Development Corp
Odessa Development Corporation focuses on Odessa’s economic development and local business retention and expansion. It provides job creation grants, capital investment grants and other incentives for businesses seeking to expand in Odessa, and offers services including certificates of origin, business counseling, and real estate location.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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