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Dorothy Lea offers peace in a growing city
Dorothy Lea, in Odessa, is a quiet respite from the growing city. Odessa is at the center of the Permian Basin, rich in petroleum, natural gas and potassium. The booming oil and gas industry has led to a lot of development in the city. “Because a lot of our growth is to the north and the east, the west side is like this little hidden enclave,” says Randy Ham, executive director of Odessa Arts and an Odessa Chamber of Commerce member. “If there’s a place where you’re craving tranquility and quiet, the McKinney area is somewhere you want to go.” McKinney Park is less than 1 mile away, with a playground and splash pad. There are also several restaurants, houses of worship and stores within 2 miles of the neighborhood.
Mid-20th-century ranch styles fill the neighborhood
Sidewalks line the wide streets of Dorothy Lea, where houses sit on grassy lawns that often have a single tree out front. The driveways lead to one-car garages and carports. Almost all the properties are brick or vinyl ranch styles built between the 1950s and 1970s, although some contemporary houses were built in the 2000s and 2010s. Prices for a three-bedroom tend to range from $125,000 to $225,000. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says that parts of Greenway Park-Lindberg are in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Flood insurance is recommended for all homeowners and required for anyone with a federally backed mortgage.
Dorothy Lea is mainly composed of ranch and traditional homes.
Dorothy Lea is a quiet and safe neighborhood to live in.
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Tree-lined trail near Dorothy Lea
There are plenty of opportunities for folks to get outside. Folks can play a round of disc golf and do their morning jog along the Comanche Trail, which the city uses for 5ks. “It’s one of the prettiest areas I’ve seen,” says Meagan Mendenhall, events manager for the city of Odessa. She attributes this to the thick line of bur oak and pine trees along the paved trail. It runs through McKinney Park, where kids can run around the playground. Families can take advantage of the splash pad and sprinklers during the summer.
Come take a walk on the Comanche Trail.
McKinney Park serves the Dorothy Lea area.
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McKinney Park becomes Starbright Village in December
Every December, McKinney Park transforms into Starbright Village. People can either drive or stroll through glittering holiday lights displays. Kids can visit Santa Land on Friday and Saturday nights to tell him their wish lists. Before any of that, though, the city comes together for a tree-lighting ceremony. Attendees can enjoy food trucks and carolers before gathering around a towering tree. “We count down from 10, and I click a button, and that whole tree lights up,” Mendenhall says. La Margarita Festival Grounds is an event venue south of the neighborhood that sometimes hosts concerts.
Students can walk to elementary and middle school
Ector County Independent School District serves the neighborhood. Zavala Elementary School, which earns a C-minus from Niche, is above Dorothy Lea. As of fall 2024, the school serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Ector College Prep Middle School is next to the neighborhood and has a rating of C. Students follow a dress code requiring a collared shirt and khaki or dress pants. Odessa High School also receives a C-plus. Odessa College is a community college about 3 miles away that offers more than 120 associate degree and certificate programs.
Odessa High School has a great student teacher ratio.
Zavala Elementary provides a safe and secure learning space.
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Family-owned restaurants near Dorothy Lea
Nearby, South Crane Avenue is lined with restaurants. “We have some of the best Mexican restaurants in the state of Texas, and I would stake my reputation on that,” Ham says. He attributes this to the city’s many locally owned eateries, such as El Taco Tako. Folks can get a sweet treat at Emilio’s Paleteria, which serves desserts such as paletas and aguas frescas. Downtown Odessa has more restaurants, including the Permian Basin Hamburger Company. The closest grocery store is Lowe’s La Tienda. Music City Mall is about 7 miles away and has major retailers, such as JCPenney, and entertainment, like Rink N’ Roll, a roller rink. Walmart is about 5 miles away, while Home Depot and Target are near the mall.
Dorothy Lea workers lov e to drive through the Tako Taco for a quick lunch.
Permian Basin Hamburger Company is happy to serve their Dorothy Lea neighbors.
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Interstate 20 connects Odessa and Midland
Dorothy Lea is a car-dependent community. It’s only a 1-mile drive to reach Interstate 20. “You can get on the highway and get to Midland and be accessible to other areas,” Mendenhall says. The City of Midland is about 22 miles east. Even though the interstate is close, she says the neighborhood is a quieter part of Odessa. EZ-Rider offers a bus route along West Clements Street that leads into downtown. It stops at Medical Center Health System (MCH), about 2 miles away. MCH is down the street from Odessa Regional Medical Center. Midland International Air & Space Port is about 14 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
McKinney Park
Comanche Trail
Transit
Airport
Midland International Air And Space Port
22 min drive
Dorothy Lea Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dorothy Lea, Odessa sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Dorothy Lea, Odessa over the last 12 months is $232,500, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
563
Median Age
33
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
30.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,098
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.6%
% Population in Labor Force
65%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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