Odessa, DE
Living in Odessa
Bikeability55
Walkability10
Commute39
Public Transit24
Affordability36
Public Safety83
Airports72
Hospitals20
Colleges69
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Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
511Population+284 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black13%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Sales and office19%
Service9%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$277kMedian Home Value-$8.4k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$988Median Monthly Rent-$2 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units2%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K28%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas1%
Utility gas48%
Crime
Violent Crime in Odessa
United States45
Delaware34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
New Castle County52
Property Crime in Odessa
United States48
Delaware35
Philadelphia Metro Area42
New Castle County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Odessa
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding71
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding27
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Odessa, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Odessa, DE
St Andrew's School
2 miles, SW
St Annes Episcopal School
2 miles, SW
Gem School Inc (The)
5 miles, W
Aquinas Academy
8 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Odessa, DE
Strayer University-Delaware
16 miles, N
Wilmington University
16 miles, N
University of Delaware
16 miles, N
Delaware State University
20 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Odessa, DE
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
13 miles, N
Union Hospital of Cecil County
14 miles, NW
Salem Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Christiana Hospital
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Odessa, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
36 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
58 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
72 miles, NE