Census ACS · #273 MSA
Odessa Metro Area
The Odessa, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has 163,206 residents. The median household income is $71,031 and the median home value is $190,500.
163,206
Population
182
People / sq mi
$71,031
Median Income
$190,500
Median Home Value
The Odessa CBSA covers 898 sq mi of land at 181.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,031
Median Household Income
$34,459
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Odessa metro's price level is 93.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 6.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $71,031 has the buying power of $75,649 in average-priced US metros.
93.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$75,649
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$71,031
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$190,500
Median Home Value
$1,284
Median Rent
64.4%
Homeownership
Education
77.6%
High School+
16.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
3.6%
Work From Home
25.3 min
Avg Commute
17.0%
Foreign Born
Odessa spans this state
Nearby metros
Largest cities in Texas
Largest counties in Texas
Part of Texas
Other metros
Metro areas in Texas
Metro rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
The Odessa, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 163,206 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #273 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Odessa metro area is $71,031, with a per capita income of $34,459.
The Odessa, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
Where to stay near Odessa
Visiting or relocating to the Odessa metro area? Compare hotels and short-term rentals across the region — live availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near Odessa
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a move to Odessa?
Get relocation and cost-of-living insights for the Odessa metro by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
More from Texas
Data for the Odessa, Tx CBSA (36220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Odessa: a median age of 31.3, younger than the national median. With 163,206 residents, Odessa is a metro area in TX.
Median household income is $71,031, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.0%, close to the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $190,500, with typical rent around $1,284.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.6%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.