Lubbock, TX vs Odessa, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Odessa
77.5
#243 nationally
Odessa leads in crime level (8.7 vs 22.5). Lubbock leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 23 min). Odessa leads in median household income ($71,293 vs $58,734).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lubbock, TX | Odessa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#290) | 77.5 (#243) |
| Population | 266,878 | 115,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,191 | $253,740 |
| Median Household Income | $58,734 | $71,293 |
| Average Commute | 16.1 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 22.5 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.5 | R+52.9 |
C+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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C+
77.5 Score
Odessa, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$253,740
Population
115,743
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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