Why Live in Edgemere
Edgemere, a residential neighborhood in Odessa, is conveniently located off U.S. Route 385, locally known as Andrews Highway. This major thoroughfare, along with University Boulevard, ensures easy access to various parts of Odessa, including Downtown Odessa just 2 miles away. The neighborhood features wide streets with narrow sidewalks, lined with oak trees and fenced grassy lawns. Homes here are predominantly brick, stucco, and hardboard siding ranch styles from the 1950s, with driveways leading to one-car garages or carports. Parts of Edgemere fall within a Special Flood Hazard Area, but residents benefit from a 10% discount on flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. Dining options along Andrews Highway include the Legendary Barn Door Steakhouse and Garibaldy’s Tacos, with more choices available in Downtown Odessa. For shopping, Music City Mall is 3 miles away, housing major retailers like JCPenney, Walmart, and Target. Bellaire Park, just outside the neighborhood, offers a playground, basketball court, and baseball field, while Sherwood Park, 1 mile away, features an aquatic center and skate park. The Ector County Coliseum, also about a mile away, hosts concerts, rodeos, and the Permian Basin International Oil Show. The neighborhood is part of the Ector County Independent School District, with nearby Odessa College providing educational opportunities and cultural events like the Odessa Shakespeare Festival. Residents typically rely on cars for transportation, with the Midland Odessa Urban Transit District offering bus routes along Andrews Highway. The Midland International Air & Space Port is 15 miles away, and emergency medical services are available within 2 miles at Odessa Regional Medical Center and Medical Center Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edgemere a good place to live?
Edgemere is a good place to live. Edgemere is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable. Edgemere is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Edgemere has 2 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.3 people per acre and a median age of 29. The average household income is $50,792 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 1.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Edgemere are home owners, with 25.8% of residents renting and 74.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Edgemere can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Edgemere neighborhood guide.
Is Edgemere, TX a safe neighborhood?
Edgemere, TX is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Edgemere?
The median home price in Edgemere is $189,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $38,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $990 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $42K a year to afford the median home price in Edgemere. The average household income in Edgemere is $51K.
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Home Trends in Edgemere, TX
On average, homes in Edgemere, Odessa sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Edgemere, Odessa over the last 12 months is $173,750, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$173,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$185,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$120
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$189,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
35%