As of 2012, Odessa's population is 99,940 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.53 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Odessa is $129,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 4.31 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Odessa's cost of living is 17.40% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Odessa public schools spend $4,408 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.3 students per teacher in Odessa. --------------------The unemployment rate in Odessa is 5.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Odessa jobs have Decreased by 0.19 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Odessa's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |