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Best Places to Live in Odessa Metro Area, Texas

Ranked #74 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #283 2005 Best Places to Live
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Population:133,935
Pop. Change:11%
State: Texas
Metro Area:Odessa Metro Area
County:Ector
City:Odessa, West Odessa, ... 4 more
Zip Code:79762, 79760, ... 13 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Odessa, Texas Metro Area

As of 2011, Odessa Metro Area's population is 133,935 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.57 percent.

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The median home cost in Odessa Metro Area is $80,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.32 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Odessa Metro Area's cost of living is 21.40% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Odessa Metro Area public schools spend $4,339 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16.3 students per teacher in Odessa Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Odessa Metro Area is 6.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Odessa Metro Area jobs have Increased by 3.37 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Odessa Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • 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




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