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.

Profile Report Sections

Population

Total Population

122,932

Population
Growth Rate

0.62%

Median Age

34

Diversity Index

83.400

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

45,331

Total Housing Units

52,591


Owner Occupied

29,546

Renter Occupied

15,785

Vacant

7,260

Median Home Value

$249,693


Average Home Value

$287,587

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.40%

Income Projection

Median Household

$82,481 $91,917


Average Household

$106,629 $118,693


Per Capita

$39,814 $44,829

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

4,318

Total Employed

57,483

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

92

Employed

8,762

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

656

Employed

7,719

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

434

Employed

6,717

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

464

Employed

6,266

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

369

Employed

5,713

2026 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

102

Employed

5,249

Some
High School

7,209

Graduated
High School

21,147

Associates
Degree

7,698

Bachelor's
Degree

11,749

Graduate
Degree

5,948

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09