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Odessa, NY

Village in Schuyler County, New York.

Population

508

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

447

ZIP codes

0

Odessa and its ZIP codes

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Odessa at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $80,385 a year, 7% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,600 (63% below New York) and median rent is $817 a month.

Local data for Odessa, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Odessa, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$80,385

Poverty rate

9.6%

Median home value

$158,600

Median rent

$817/mo

Homeownership

60.4%

Bachelor's or higher

27.4%

Median age

40.5

Average commute

23.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (85), Irish Americans (56), Italian Americans (38).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuyler County. PPP loans are for Odessa.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,419

5,185 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,595

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$137M

FY 2026, $7,647 per person

Schuyler County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Odessa, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.9%
  • Carpooled19.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.8%

Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Odessa, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

280

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

36

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 14°F

38.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Odessa, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.7%

U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

Cities near Odessa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Montour FallsVillage3.4 mi3
Watkins GlenVillage4.9 mi1.6
MillportVillage5.1 mi0.3
BurdettVillage6.3 mi1
Pine ValleyCensus-designated place7.9 mi1.2
Horseheads NorthCensus-designated place10 mi2.2
NewfieldCensus-designated place10 mi1.3
BreesportCensus-designated place11 mi1.6
HorseheadsVillage12 mi3.9
ErinCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
Big FlatsCensus-designated place13 mi16.7
West DanbyCensus-designated place13 mi1.4
Elmira HeightsVillage15 mi1.1
JacksonvilleCensus-designated place15 mi3.6
Van EttenCensus-designated place15 mi1.3
TrumansburgVillage15 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Odessa, NY in?
Odessa is in Schuyler County, New York.
What is the population of Odessa, NY?
About 508 people live in Odessa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Odessa?
Nearby places include Montour Falls (3.4 mi), Watkins Glen (4.9 mi), Millport (5.1 mi), Burdett (6.3 mi), Pine Valley (7.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023