City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Odessa, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Odessa - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

745
Residents
$51,083
Median income
$180,100
Median home
$1,133
Median rent (state)

Odessa - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Odessa lands in the 21st percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

21st
percentile, household income
37th
percentile, home value
31st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Odessa, WA

745 people live in Odessa, Washington - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $51,083 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.2%. Typical homes in Odessa are valued around $180,100, and the median resident age is 59.2 years. About 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 45.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 48.8°F with 11.1 inches of precipitation per year and 13.9 inches of snowfall.

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Washington scores 107.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,133 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Washington's average monthly utility costs around $188 (state average). The average commute for Odessa workers runs 15.0 minutes, with 63.4% driving alone and 4.6% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 23.2 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

745 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$51,083 /yr

Poverty 2.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Odessa compare to other US cities?

Odessa measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 21% higher than other cities
Home value 37% pricier than other cities
Median rent 31% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Odessa against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Odessa near the bottom of Washington's cities

Among the 565 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Odessa ranks #525 - the 7th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Odessa only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#510 of 565
10th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#548 of 599
8th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#525 of 565
7th percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#427 of 598
28th percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#399 of 599
33rd percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

21stIncome percentile

21st percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Odessa's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$180,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 63% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Odessa $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Odessa, WA Odessa, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Odessa, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Odessa, WA median $51,083/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Odessa, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Odessa, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 45.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
745
Median Income
$51,083
Median Home Value
$180,100
Median Age
59.2
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Labor force participation
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%

Climate

Avg Temperature
48.8°F
Annual Precipitation
11.1"
Annual Snowfall
13.9"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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890 residents900 residents910 residents920 residents930 residents940 residents 202020212022202320242025 898 residents 922 residents ▲ +2.7%
Odessa's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 1
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
15.0 minutes
Drive Alone
63.4%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
24.3%
Work from Home
4.6%

Based on 325 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Odessa sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,133/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
23.2 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Startup
746 people
Oakville
739 people
Cherry Grove
729 people
Satsop
717 people
Seabeck
773 people
Brinnon
774 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Odessa's 745 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Crowder, MS
745 people
King City, MO
745 people
Antwerp, NY
745 people
North Irwin, PA
745 people
West Alto Bonito, TX
745 people
Stowe, VT
745 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Odessa's $51,083 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Forest, MS
$51,082 median income
Chouteau, OK
$51,081 median income
Dinosaur, CO
$51,086 median income
Belmont, NH
$51,086 median income
Junction City, OH
$51,087 median income
Orange City, FL
$51,077 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Odessa, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Odessa, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 89.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.1% White 89.5% Black or African American 1.1% Asian 2.5% American Indian 2.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 4.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Odessa compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Odessa (this city) 745 $51,083
Startup 746 $66,940
Oakville 739 $71,375
Cherry Grove 729 N/A
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Odessa, WA?

What is the population of Odessa, WA? +

Odessa, WA counts 745 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Odessa, WA? +

The median household income in Odessa is $51,083 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Odessa? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Odessa; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Odessa, WA? +

Homes in Odessa carry a median value of $180,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Odessa? +

The average annual temperature in Odessa runs 48.8°F, 11.1 inches of precipitation, and 13.9 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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