Centurion: Everyday Odessa Convenience Near Sports Parks and Early-College Campuses

About Centurion

Centurion feels like the part of Odessa where errands, school drop-offs, and a quick workout all fit into the same short loop. On a normal weekday, it’s easy to picture a stop at Farmer Brothers Coffee, then a swing by the Bob Clark Tennis Center or Floyd Gwin Soccer Park before heading home. The neighborhood sits in the 79763 ZIP, close to Odessa City Hall and the civic core, so the area has a practical, “in-the-middle-of-it” rhythm rather than a tucked-away feel.

What stands out in this pocket of Ector County is how education and city life overlap. Within a couple of miles you’ve got multiple Ector County ISD options that families talk about by name, including Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S and Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S, both rated A. That concentration of specialized high school campuses gives Centurion an identity tied to students juggling college credit or career programs, with parents keeping a close eye on schedules and commute times.

Housing around Centurion tends to attract buyers who want a straightforward path into ownership without stretching for a headline price. The area’s average home value of $132,500 aligns with a neighborhood where people focus on getting settled, fixing up what matters, and staying close to daily necessities like H-E-B and Walmart Supercenter. With the median age at 33.2, the vibe skews toward young working households and growing families rather than strictly retirees or strictly college renters.

You also see stability in the numbers. Homeownership runs about 70.4% in this ZIP, which shows up in the way yards are kept up and how frequently neighbors run into each other at the nearby soccer and tennis facilities. Centurion’s place within Odessa is less about being a destination district and more about being a reliable home base: close to schools that open doors, close to groceries and coffee, and close enough to city services that the neighborhood stays plugged in.

Centurion tends to draw people who like living where routines are easy to maintain—parents with practices on the calendar at Jame Segrest Stadium, commuters who want a simple drive pattern, and first-time buyers looking for value while staying near Odessa’s everyday hubs.

Living in Centurion: A Home Base Built Around Schools, Sports, and Quick Errands

Living in Centurion is about convenience you actually use. It’s the kind of neighborhood where you can start the morning with Neon Tiger Coffee or Scooter's Coffeehouse and still make it to an appointment at Municipal Plaza without building your whole day around traffic. For many households, the “third places” aren’t far-off entertainment districts—they’re the fields and courts nearby, like Floyd Gwin Soccer Park and the Bob Clark Tennis Center, where afternoons naturally turn into evenings.

The housing picture here matches the practical vibe. With an average home value of $132,500 and a homeownership rate around 70.4%, Centurion reads as a place where people buy to stay a while, not just to pass through. In the broader 79763 area, there are 14,914 housing units with 64.6% owner-occupied and 27.1% renter, so you’ll feel a mostly owner-driven streetscape with a meaningful rental presence that keeps the neighborhood active and moving.

For families, school options are a major part of the day-to-day calculus. Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S sits about 0.7 miles away with an A rating, and Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S is roughly 1.4 miles away, also rated A. That’s complemented by George H W Bush New Tech Odessa nearby, plus elementary choices like Lamar Early EE-KG and Sam Houston EL. Even when families aren’t enrolled in every specialized program, having these campuses close shapes routines, carpools, and after-school planning.

Errands are simple because the essentials are clustered. Grocery runs can rotate between La Tienda, United Supermarkets, Walmart Supercenter, and H-E-B, all within a couple miles. Quick treats and caffeine are equally easy—Starbucks and PH Pho House sit close enough to turn a midweek pickup line into a short break, and HTeaO is a common stop when West Texas heat kicks in.

Commuting patterns in this ZIP lean heavily car-based, with 82.5% of workers driving alone and only 3.1% working from home, so Centurion life is built around easy parking and direct drives rather than long walks. Weekends often look like a morning workout at the City of Odessa Fitness Center or Planet Fitness, a kids’ game at the Comanche Trail West Soccer Complex, then meeting friends later at Margarita Bar or Dos Amigos when you want to keep the night close to home.

Things to Do Near Centurion

Centurion’s closest “go-to” amenities are the ones you can squeeze in between obligations. The Bob Clark Tennis Center is just a short hop away, and Floyd Gwin Soccer Park is close enough for spur-of-the-moment practice time. When you want bigger facilities, the Odessa College Sports Center and Jame Segrest Stadium are nearby, and the Comanche Trail West Soccer Complex gives families another option for weekends packed with games.

Food and errands stay equally close. Coffee runs are a rotating cast—Farmer Brothers Coffee, Neon Tiger Coffee, and Scooter's Coffeehouse are all within easy reach, with HTeaO as a reliable stop when it’s hot out. Grocery options include La Tienda, United Supermarkets, Walmart Supercenter, and H-E-B, which makes it simple to shop based on the week rather than driving across town. For a casual night out, Margarita Bar and Dos Amigos are nearby spots that keep the social scene local.

Neighborhoods Near Centurion

Centurion sits in a cluster of established Odessa areas, so you’re never far from another pocket with its own feel. Rhoades Commercial Tracts, Flowers, KOSA TV, and Fambro are all right next door, which adds to that “central Odessa” practicality—more places to run quick errands and more reasons for steady daytime traffic.

A little farther out, you’ll bump into Bruce, Deering, and McKinney Terrace, plus Ridgecrest West and Todd. These nearby neighborhoods complement Centurion’s day-to-day convenience: it’s common to cross between them for school activities, workouts, or shopping, without it feeling like a major drive. Sunset Place and Lasseter are also close by, rounding out a network of neighborhoods that share access to the same grocery options, coffee stops, and city services.

Local Resources and Civic Services Near Centurion

Centurion’s proximity to Odessa’s civic core makes basic tasks easier than in more far-flung parts of town. Odessa City Hall is about 0.7 miles away, and Municipal Plaza is around 1 mile away, so handling permits or city questions can be a quick errand rather than a half-day project. For county needs, the Ector County Courthouse and the County of Ector (Ector County District Attorney Office) are close, which matters when you’re dealing with records, legal filings, or other official appointments.

Property questions are also convenient to tackle locally, with the Ector County Appraisal District roughly 1.9 miles away and the Ector County tax assessor office listed nearby. For families tracking school zoning or enrollment, Ector County Isd offices are within about 0.8 miles, keeping district resources close at hand.

On the public safety side, Odessa Fire Rescue is nearby, and MCH Security/Police is listed within about a mile, adding to the sense that Centurion is plugged into Odessa’s municipal infrastructure rather than being on the edge of service areas.

Frequently Asked Questions About Centurion

Is Centurion a good place to live?

Centurion can be a good place to live if you want an Odessa neighborhood that’s set up for real routines—school runs, sports practices, and fast errands. In the 79763 area, the average home value is $132,500, which helps many buyers get into homeownership, and the community skews young with a median age of 33.2. You’re also close to several A-rated Ector County ISD high school options like Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S and Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S, which is a meaningful quality-of-life factor for households planning ahead.

Is Centurion safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided, so it’s not possible to quantify safety. What Centurion does offer is proximity to civic and emergency resources that can support a stable, well-served neighborhood feel, including Odessa Fire Rescue nearby and MCH Security/Police listed within about a mile. Because the area’s homeownership rate is high at about 70.4%, you often see more consistent neighbor presence and day-to-day familiarity, which can translate into residents looking out for each other. For a clear answer on safety for a particular block, it’s smart to ask neighbors, drive the area at different times, and consult local guidance.

How are the schools in Centurion?

Centurion is surrounded by Ector County ISD campuses, including multiple standout high school options within a couple miles. Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S is about 0.7 miles away and rated A, and Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S is around 1.4 miles away with an A rating as well. George H W Bush New Tech Odessa is also nearby and rated A, giving families specialized pathways close to home. On the elementary side, options like Lamar Early EE-KG, Sam Houston EL, and EL Magnet at Hays provide choices depending on grade level and program fit.

What is the cost of living in Centurion?

Centurion sits in a part of Odessa where overall costs tend to run below the national norm. The cost of living index for all items is 93.9, where 100 equals the US average, meaning day-to-day costs are generally lower than typical nationwide. Housing is also below average with a housing index of 89.7, goods come in at 93.8, and utilities are notably lower at 82.9, which can matter in West Texas when you’re running the A/C. On property taxes, the city property tax rate is $0.4707 per $100 of assessed value and the county rate is $0.4390 per $100, for a combined estimated rate of $0.9097 per $100 before any school district or other local rates that weren’t provided. Because the school district rate isn’t included here, your all-in tax rate will be higher than that combined city-and-county figure. Even so, many households factor in that Texas has no state income tax, which can improve the overall affordability picture when comparing to states with income tax.

Is Centurion good for families?

Centurion works well for many families because so much of a kid-focused schedule is close by. Floyd Gwin Soccer Park, the Bob Clark Tennis Center, and the Comanche Trail West Soccer Complex make it realistic to fit practices and games into the week without long drives. School options are also a big plus, with A-rated campuses nearby like Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S and Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S, plus elementary choices such as Lamar Early EE-KG and Sam Houston EL. With 20.8% of the local population under 18, the broader area is clearly family-present rather than purely adult or transient.

What is Centurion known for?

Centurion is known less for a single tourist landmark and more for being a practical Odessa home base with strong access to schools, sports facilities, and civic services. It’s close to the early-college and specialized high school campuses that many locals recognize—Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S, Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S, and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa—creating a distinct education-forward identity nearby. The neighborhood’s day-to-day culture also ties into Odessa’s sports-and-fitness scene, with places like Floyd Gwin Soccer Park, the Bob Clark Tennis Center, and the Odessa College Sports Center shaping routines.

What are things to do near Centurion?

Near Centurion, a lot of the fun is built into regular life—catch a match or practice session at the Bob Clark Tennis Center, spend an afternoon around Floyd Gwin Soccer Park, or head toward the Odessa College Sports Center and Jame Segrest Stadium when you want bigger facilities. For a casual coffee run, locals rotate between Farmer Brothers Coffee, Neon Tiger Coffee, and Scooter's Coffeehouse, with HTeaO nearby when you want something cold. If you’re meeting friends without going far, Margarita Bar and Dos Amigos are close options for an easy night out.

What ZIP code is Centurion in?

Centurion is in Odessa’s 79763 ZIP code. That ZIP area has a population of 35,174, which helps explain the busy, well-served feel around nearby schools, shops, and city offices.

Interested in Centurion?

If you’re considering Centurion, a local agent can help you compare nearby school options, gauge home values around the $132,500 mark, and zero in on streets that match your daily routine. Reach out anytime for a focused tour of the area and a plan tailored to how you live in Odessa.