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

122,004

Population
Growth Rate

0.58%

Median Age

34

Diversity Index

83.400

Housing & Income

Households

44,047

Total Housing Units

51,068


Owner Occupied

27,180

Renter Occupied

16,867

Vacant

7,021

Median Home Value

$203,709


Average Home Value

$271,459

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.47%

Income Projection

Median Household

$59,954 $65,880


Average Household

$84,115 $94,421


Per Capita

$30,514 $34,473

Workforce

Total Businesses

4,274

Total Employed

59,358

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

664

Employed

8,914

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

76

Employed

8,430

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

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Businesses

399

Employed

6,771

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

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Businesses

440

Employed

6,184

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

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Businesses

333

Employed

5,685

2023 Public Administration

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Businesses

87

Employed

5,235

Some
High School

7,224

Graduated
High School

19,013

Associates
Degree

7,593

Bachelor's
Degree

12,485

Graduate
Degree

4,954