How long is the commute from West Odessa, TX?
Workers who live in West Odessa, TX take an average of 33.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.8 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in West Odessa get to work
| Means of transportation | West Odessa | Ector County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.6% (±3.5 points) | 83.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±2.9 points) | 11.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±1.9 points) | 3.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In West Odessa, the average commute is higher than in Ector County (25.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Odessa, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Ector County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ector County, West Odessa ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 250 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Odessa
| Vehicles available | West Odessa | Ector County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±2.5 points) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% (±6.0 points) | 34.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±5.6 points) | 37.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.9% (±5.7 points) | 21.8% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In West Odessa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ector County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Odessa
| West Odessa | Ector County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±1.9 points) | 3.2% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±2.1 points) | 95.9% (±0.8 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.4% (±4.1 points) | 87.6% (±1.4 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Odessa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Ector County (87.6%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Odessa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Odessa | — | 33.8 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Odessa | 9.5 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Goldsmith | 12 mi | 29.9 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gardendale | 15 mi | 30.8 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Midland | 26 mi | 20.1 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Thorntonville | 31 mi | 27.5 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Southwest Sandhill | 31 mi | 17.0 minutes (±7.0) | Lower |
| Crane | 32 mi | 29.7 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Andrews | 34 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Odessa, TX (22.4 minutes), Midland, TX (20.1 minutes), Southwest Sandhill, TX (17.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ector County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Odessa | 33.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 2 | Gardendale | 30.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Goldsmith | 29.9 minutes (±7.1) |
| 4 | Odessa | 22.4 minutes (±1.0) |
West Odessa is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Odessa
How long is the average commute in West Odessa?
Workers who live in West Odessa, TX take an average of 33.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Odessa without a car?
3.9% of households in West Odessa have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Odessa?
3.2% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in West Odessa worked from home, and 82.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Odessa CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Odessa CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Odessa CDP, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Odessa CDP, Texas (place:77728, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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