salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.8 minutes each way. Most homes (75.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,640 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 193 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Odessa?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Odessa
| Size | West Odessa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $803 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,387 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $891 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Odessa overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Odessa, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Odessa
Life in West Odessa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Odessa?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $515 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $126,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Odessa, TX?
Renting in West Odessa costs a median of about $1,391 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in West Odessa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,640 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Odessa cheap or expensive?
West Odessa is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $70,355. It ranks 193rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Odessa?
The median homeowner in West Odessa pays $1,334 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.
Is West Odessa more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in West Odessa?
The median home value in West Odessa is $126,300, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
32,594 people live in West Odessa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.