The Everyday Energy of Beall in Central Odessa

About Beall

Beall feels like the Odessa you actually live in day-to-day: quick coffee runs at 7 Brew, weekday practices at the Odessa College Sports Center, and a steady stream of families moving between Sam Houston EL and the nearby middle school campuses. With Vagabond Martial Arts just around the corner and Jame Segrest Stadium close enough to hear the weekend rhythm, the neighborhood has a practical, active feel that’s anchored by schools, sports, and errands you can knock out fast.

The 79764 area around Beall is home to about 27,013 people, and it reads like a young, working community with a median age of 32.7. You see it in the routines: parents juggling early drop-offs, residents fitting in a workout at Flex 24 or Planet Fitness, and students heading toward specialized options like GEORGE H W BUSH NEW TECH ODESSA and Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S. Those A-rated high school choices being within a short drive shapes how the area feels, especially for households trying to balance affordability with opportunity.

Housing here tends to attract buyers who want Odessa access without the sticker shock you’ll find in pricier pockets. The average home value sits around $143,500, and with a homeownership rate of 67.4%, many streets tilt toward long-term neighbors rather than constant turnover. The streetscape is more about function than flash—driveways that actually get used, front yards that signal pride, and homes that often get updated a piece at a time as families grow.

Culturally, Beall reflects the broader West Texas mix, with a ZIP profile that’s 60.4% Hispanic alongside 34.2% White and smaller shares of Black and Asian residents. That blend shows up in where people shop—United Supermarkets, H-E-B, Walmart Supercenter, and Supermercado El Rancho are all close enough to become part of the weekly loop.

Beall works best for people who want Odessa to feel close at hand: a quick drive to Odessa City Hall or the County Courthouse when you need it, a short trip for groceries or coffee when you don’t, and a community cadence that’s built around school schedules, sports calendars, and practical convenience.

Living in Beall: Schools, Sports, and Easy Errands

Living in Beall is about keeping life efficient without feeling cut off from the parts of Odessa that matter. The neighborhood sits in the 79764 ZIP, where the median household income is $65,170 and the median gross rent is $898 per month, so you’ll see both homeowners and renters sharing the same everyday destinations. With roughly 63.2% of occupied homes owner-occupied across the ZIP, many blocks feel stable—people recognize each other at the store, and routines repeat in a good way.

The housing conversation here usually starts with value. An average home value around $143,500 keeps Beall on the radar for first-time buyers and practical move-up buyers who would rather spend on updates than overpay for a location. You’ll also notice that many residents treat improvements as a gradual project—fresh paint, a newer fence line, or a driveway upgrade—because the neighborhood is the kind of place where people plan to stay long enough for upgrades to matter.

For day-to-day movement, Beall leans heavily car-oriented, which matches the local commuting pattern in the ZIP where 81.0% of workers drive alone and just 2.4% work from home. That said, errands are compact. It’s easy to fold a stop at United Supermarkets into a coffee run at HTeaO, or to swing by Lowe’s Market and still make it to a practice session at the Softball & Tennis Center without planning your entire afternoon around traffic.

Schools are a major draw because there are multiple well-regarded options close by in ECTOR COUNTY ISD. Families talk about Sam Houston EL, and high school planning often includes A-rated campuses like GEORGE H W BUSH NEW TECH ODESSA, Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S, and Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S. Middle school options like Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle and Bowie Middle are also nearby, so the school-day logistics stay manageable even when kids are in different grades.

Weekends in Beall often revolve around movement and meetups. Some mornings start with Neon Tiger Coffee or Scooter's Coffeehouse, then shift to workouts at Trufit Odessa - County Rd, Crunch Fitness, or the City of Odessa Fitness Center. When the evening hits, Margarita Bar and Dos Amigos give the area a low-key nightlife option that’s close enough for a quick outing instead of a long drive across town.

Things to Do Near Beall

Beall’s biggest advantage is how many “regular life” amenities sit within a short drive. For coffee and quick meetups, residents bounce between 7 Brew, HTeaO, Neon Tiger Coffee, Scooter's Coffeehouse, and the nearby Starbucks locations. When you want something a little different, PH Pho House and Flores Cafe are easy choices to work into the week.

Fitness and sports are woven into the area’s rhythm. The Odessa College Sports Center and Oc Sports Center are close enough to make after-work training realistic, and venues like Jame Segrest Stadium and the Softball & Tennis Center keep weekends busy with games and practices. For a casual night out, Margarita Bar and Dos Amigos sit nearby, which is exactly the kind of close-to-home option many Beall residents appreciate.

Errands are straightforward because grocery choices are stacked around you, including United Supermarkets, Lowe's Market, H-E-B, Walmart Supercenter, and Supermercado El Rancho—so whether you’re grabbing weekly staples or something specific for a family cookout, you’re not driving all over Odessa to do it.

Neighborhoods Near Beall

Beall is surrounded by a tight cluster of established Odessa neighborhoods, which makes the area feel connected rather than isolated. Douthit, Murdock, and Ellis, No. 1 Park are immediately adjacent, so it’s common to cross neighborhood lines without thinking about it—especially for school drop-offs, quick grocery runs, or heading toward the Odessa College Sports Center.

Just a bit farther out, neighborhoods like Judkins, Three Way, Kimbell, and Lamb add more nearby housing options for buyers comparing blocks and street layouts while staying in the same central Odessa orbit. Freeman and Roy Furr are also close, and they tend to share the same practical advantages Beall residents rely on: quick access to groceries like H-E-B and United Supermarkets, and fast routes to gyms and sports venues.

Wolf, Malone, and Innerarity round out the nearby mix, giving house-hunters a broad set of alternatives within a short drive when they want to compare home values, school proximity, and how close each pocket feels to coffee spots like 7 Brew or Neon Tiger Coffee.

Local Resources and City Services Near Beall

For schools and enrollment questions, Beall residents are served by Ector County Isd, with the district offices nearby, which helps when you’re handling transfers, registration, or program information for campuses like Sam Houston EL or the early college high school options. When property questions come up—whether you’re buying, protesting a valuation, or just trying to understand your bill—Ector County Appraisal District is close enough to handle in person.

City and county tasks are also convenient from Beall. Odessa City Hall and the Municeipal Plaza are nearby for permits and municipal services, and the County Courthouse and Ector County Courthouse keep many county-level needs close to home. For tax-related questions, Ector County is listed as a nearby tax assessor resource.

Public safety and practical services are part of the local network too, with Odessa Fire Rescue in the area, plus nearby shipping options like UPS Access Point and USPS when you’re juggling work schedules and deliveries.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beall

Is Beall a good place to live?

Beall is a good place to live if you want central Odessa convenience and a neighborhood that runs on real, everyday routines. In the 79764 area, the median age is 32.7, which shows up in the active feel around places like the Odessa College Sports Center and nearby gyms. Homeownership is strong at about 67.4%, and an average home value around $143,500 keeps the area accessible for many buyers. Add in nearby A-rated options like GEORGE H W BUSH NEW TECH ODESSA and Sam Houston EL, plus easy grocery access to United Supermarkets and H-E-B, and daily life here tends to feel efficient and connected.

Is Beall safe?

Safety can vary from block to block in any part of Odessa, and Beall is no exception, so it’s smart to get a feel for the specific street you’re considering at different times of day. Many residents lean into practical safety habits that fit a largely owner-occupied area, where neighbors tend to recognize each other and notice unusual activity. For emergencies, Odessa Fire Rescue is nearby, and there are local security/police resources listed in the area such as MCH Security/Police. If safety is a top priority, a local agent can help you evaluate the immediate surroundings and point out which pockets feel quieter versus more traffic-heavy.

How are the schools in Beall?

Schools are one of the clearest strengths near Beall, with multiple nearby campuses in ECTOR COUNTY ISD. Families often focus on Sam Houston EL, an A-rated elementary close to the neighborhood, and there are several A-rated high school options within a short drive, including GEORGE H W BUSH NEW TECH ODESSA, Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S, and Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S. For middle school, Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle and Bowie Middle are both close by. There are also additional elementary choices nearby, including magnet options like EL Magnet at Reagan EL and EL Magnet at Hays.

What is the cost of living in Beall?

Beall benefits from a cost of living that trends below the national baseline. Using a regional price parity style index where 100 equals the U.S. average, the overall cost of living sits at 93.9, meaning day-to-day costs typically run lower than the national norm. Housing is also below average at 89.7, goods come in at 93.8, and utilities are notably lower at 82.9, which many households feel during West Texas temperature swings. On property taxes, you’ll want to account for local rates. Odessa’s city property tax rate is $0.4707 per $100 of valuation, and Ector County’s rate is $0.4390 per $100. Combined, those two pieces total an estimated $0.9097 per $100 before adding any school district or other local taxing unit rates, which were not provided here and can materially change the total. One more budgeting advantage is that Texas has no state income tax, which can help offset housing and property tax costs depending on your situation.

Is Beall good for families?

Beall can work well for families who want quick access to schools, sports, and straightforward errands. In the local ZIP, about 20.5% of residents are under 18, so the area already skews toward households with kids and school schedules. Sam Houston EL is nearby, and families also have access to multiple A-rated high school options in ECTOR COUNTY ISD, including GEORGE H W BUSH NEW TECH ODESSA and the early college campuses. After school, it’s easy to get to practices at the Softball & Tennis Center or the Odessa College Sports Center, and grocery runs to H-E-B, United Supermarkets, and Walmart Supercenter are close enough to fit into a busy weeknight routine.

What is Beall known for?

Beall is known locally for being plugged into central Odessa’s school-and-sports corridor, where campuses and athletic facilities shape the pace of the week. The presence of multiple nearby A-rated high schools, including GEORGE H W BUSH NEW TECH ODESSA and Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S, gives the area a reputation for options, especially for families looking at specialized academic pathways. It’s also a practical neighborhood for people who want amenities close by—coffee stops like 7 Brew and HTeaO, everyday groceries at United Supermarkets and H-E-B, and workout variety from Flex 24 to the City of Odessa Fitness Center. The broader ZIP’s cultural mix, including a 60.4% Hispanic population, adds to the area’s everyday identity.

What are things to do near Beall?

Near Beall, a lot of fun is tied to sports, fitness, and casual meetups. Locals spend time around Jame Segrest Stadium, the Odessa College Sports Center, and the Softball & Tennis Center, whether that’s for games, training, or weekend activities. For coffee runs and catching up with friends, you’ve got choices like 7 Brew, Neon Tiger Coffee, Scooter's Coffeehouse, and HTeaO. When it’s time to grab food, PH Pho House and Flores Cafe are nearby, and for a laid-back night out close to home, Margarita Bar and Dos Amigos are popular options without needing a long drive across Odessa.

What ZIP code is Beall in?

Beall is in Odessa’s 79764 ZIP code. Most housing, schools, and nearby amenities referenced for the neighborhood fall within that same ZIP area.

Interested in Homes in Beall?

If you’re considering Beall, a local Odessa agent can help you compare blocks, school proximity, and what different streets are selling for right now. Reach out for a tailored short list that matches your budget, commute, and must-have amenities.