Odessa, NY is a small village located in Schuyler County with a population of just under 1,500 people. Despite its small size, Odessa has been ranked favorably by BestPlaces.net among other towns and cities in the state of New York. It has been given an overall livability score of 68 out of 100, which puts it above the average for the entire state. It also scored well in the categories of Amenities (66/100), Education (73/100) and Crime (81/100). This indicates that Odessa provides residents with plenty of options for leisure activities as well as reasonably safe streets to walk on at night. The education system is also strong with its schools providing students with good quality education. All these factors combined make Odessa an attractive place to live for those looking to move to a rural area with a close knit community and strong amenities nearby.
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