Odessa, TX

Learn what others know: Odessa is the best place for your business!

southeast freight building and parking lotOdessa is a vibrant, growing community. Life in Odessa is not just about business. It is a community that welcomes its citizens with open arms in the business community and daily life.

Odessa has long been known for its rich resources due to its location in the Permian Basin, the largest single source of oil and gas deposits in the United States. The abundant energy combined with world-class infrastructure, a skilled workforce and a pro-business climate has proven Odessa ideal for business. 

The local economy has rapidly diversified recently, with new businesses coming to the community. Today, Odessa is a focal point for product distribution for national and international companies outside the oil and gas industry.

As a result, Odessa continues to grow, with the population forecasted to exceed 215,000 by 2040. Employment forecasts 1.70% growth annually in that timeframe, creating over 37,400 net new jobs. Real personal income and retail sales are projected to increase by 3.81% and 4.13% per year, respectively. For comparison, the rate of growth for output in Texas is forecast to be 3.25% annually through 2040, with employment in the state expanding at a pace of 1.70% per year.

The outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities, healthcare facilities and ease of access to the surrounding region make Odessa the ideal place for business expansion and relocation.

Population

Total Population

124,392

Population
Growth Rate

0.49%

Median Age

34

Diversity Index

83.300

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing & Income

Households

45,089

Total Housing Units

52,150


Owner Occupied

29,796

Renter Occupied

15,293

Vacant

7,061

Median Home Value

$242,146


Average Home Value

$279,045

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.71%

Income Projection

Median Household

$70,711 $77,302


Average Household

$93,859 $101,563


Per Capita

$34,126 $37,139

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Workforce

Total Businesses

4,324

Total Employed

59,474

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

84

Employed

8,973

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

672

Employed

8,613

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

434

Employed

7,038

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

463

Employed

6,638

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

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Businesses

367

Employed

5,916

2025 Public Administration

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Businesses

92

Employed

5,550

Some
High School

7,092

Graduated
High School

20,258

Associates
Degree

8,869

Bachelor's
Degree

11,191

Graduate
Degree

5,503

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30