Get to Know Leverett in Central Odessa

About Leverett

Leverett feels like the part of Odessa where errands, school drop-offs, and a quick museum stop can all fit into the same afternoon. Within a short drive, you’ve got recognizable local anchors like the Ellen Noël Art Museum, the Presidential Museum & JBS Leadership Library, and the George W. Bush Childhood Home, which gives the area a distinctly Odessa rhythm—everyday life with a strong thread of West Texas history running through it.

Housing here sits in a price range that keeps Leverett on a lot of buyers’ shortlists, with an average home value around $166,000. That affordability shows up in the streetscape: practical, lived-in blocks where people put their own stamp on their homes over time rather than constant teardown-and-rebuild turnover. With a ZIP-area population of 30,164 and a median age of 30.2, the neighborhood reads young and busy—more starter-home energy and growing-household momentum than empty-nester quiet.

The community’s identity is also shaped by its mix of backgrounds and languages. In the surrounding ZIP code area, the population is about 69.9% Hispanic, alongside 19.8% White, 8.3% Black, and 1.0% Asian residents. That blend is easy to feel in day-to-day routines, especially around grocery runs and quick treats—whether you’re picking up staples at H-E-B, grabbing paletas at La Michoacana Paleteria, or swinging by Supermercado El Rancho when you want something specific.

Families and working adults tend to appreciate how much school choice sits close to home. THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTER is about 0.1 miles away and earns an A rating, and Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa—both A-rated high schools—sit roughly 3.1 miles out. With median household income around $68,228, Leverett often attracts people who want a straightforward Odessa lifestyle: access to Ector County ISD options, easy coffee runs to places like The Human Bean, and a central location that keeps the city’s cultural stops close enough to become part of your normal week.

Living in Leverett: Everyday Odessa, Close to It All

Day-to-day life in Leverett is shaped by convenience and a steady, local pace. The neighborhood sits in ZIP 79761, where homeownership runs about 58.3%, so you’ll see a mix of long-term owners and renters sharing the same familiar routes to school, groceries, and workouts. That blend keeps the area active throughout the day, from early morning commutes to late afternoon practices and quick evening store runs.

Housing here tends to appeal to buyers who want value without leaving central Odessa behind. With an average home value around $166,000, many shoppers focus on homes that offer practical layouts and the chance to update over time rather than paying a premium up front. In the wider ZIP area there are 13,549 housing units, with about 54.8% owner-occupied and 39.3% renter households, which supports everything from first-time buyers to families who want to lease while they get to know Odessa.

Leverett’s school proximity is a real daily-life advantage. For younger learners, THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTER is practically next door at about 0.1 miles and holds an A rating, and EL MAGNET AT REAGAN EL and EL MAGNET AT HAYS give families additional A-rated elementary options nearby. For older students, Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa—both A-rated—are close enough to feel manageable for morning routines, while Nimitz Middle and Bonham Middle sit nearby for grades 6–8.

Weekends and after-work routines tend to revolve around a tight cluster of practical stops. Grocery options are stacked close: Lowes Foods is about 1.2 miles away, Market Street and Supermercado El Rancho are around 1.8 miles, and H-E-B is roughly 2.2 miles out when you want a bigger run. Coffee and “pick-me-up” culture is part of the pattern too, with The Human Bean about 1.1 miles away and multiple Starbucks locations within a few miles. Fitness is similarly easy to keep consistent—whether that’s a quick session at Curves around 0.7 miles away or a more structured class at F45 Training Ponderosa West roughly 2 miles out.

Commutes in this part of Odessa are typically car-oriented, and the numbers back that up: about 81.4% of workers in the ZIP drive alone, while only 1.9% work from home. That driving habit makes Leverett feel connected to the rest of town rather than isolated—close enough to swing by the Ector Theatre for an evening show, then still make it back for a quiet night in. The overall vibe is practical, young, and locally rooted, with plenty of households balancing school schedules, shift work, and the kind of errands that are easiest when everything you need is within a short drive.

Things to Do Near Leverett

Living in Leverett puts you close to Odessa’s best-known cultural stops, the kind of places you actually go more than once because they’re not a special “all-day” trip. The Ellen Noël Art Museum sits about 1.1 miles away for an easy weekend visit, and the Presidential Museum & JBS Leadership Library and the George W. Bush Childhood Home are both around 1.2 miles out when you want something distinctly local to do with guests.

For everyday treats and routines, the nearby options are stacked. A quick coffee run to The Human Bean is about 1.1 miles, and there are multiple Starbucks locations within a few miles when you want a consistent grab-and-go stop. Grocery errands are just as simple: Lowes Foods is about 1.2 miles away, with Market Street and Supermercado El Rancho around 1.8 miles and H-E-B about 2.2 miles out for bigger weekly runs.

If your version of “things to do” means staying active, Leverett is surrounded by gyms and training spots, from Curves about 0.7 miles away to Odessa Crossfit and Crunch Fitness around 2.2 miles. When the day calls for something more social, Bottoms Up is roughly 2.7 miles away, and catching a show at the Ector Theatre around 2.8 miles can turn a normal night into a classic Odessa evening.

Neighborhoods Near Leverett

Leverett is surrounded by a tight set of established Odessa neighborhoods that make the area feel connected rather than tucked away. Performance sits right next to it, and Love, Clyde, and Todd Antrim are all roughly 0.1 miles away—close enough that residents often share the same quick routes to coffee stops like The Human Bean and grocery runs to Market Street or Supermercado El Rancho.

Just outside that immediate ring, Wood, TX-MO-PAC, and Legion are about 0.2 miles out, with Gilmore and Rose Terrace around 0.3 miles away. These nearby pockets complement Leverett’s central, practical feel, especially for buyers comparing similar home values and looking for slightly different block-to-block character.

Pagewood sits about 0.4 miles away, with Black Gold Odessa Lodge and Colin also nearby at roughly 0.4 miles. This cluster of neighborhoods keeps Leverett in the middle of a familiar Odessa grid—close to schools, close to everyday shopping, and close to cultural landmarks—so moving a few streets over can still keep you in the same day-to-day orbit.

Local Resources and Services Around Leverett

Leverett residents are close to the offices and services that make the paperwork side of homeownership easier. The Ector County Appraisal District is about 1.9 miles away, which is helpful when you want quick clarity on valuations and exemptions. For county-level needs, the County Courthouse is around 2.2 miles away, and the Ector County Courthouse and the County of Ector (Ector County District Attorney Office) are both within about 2.8 miles.

City services are also within a short drive, with Municeipal Plaza around 2.9 miles away and Odessa City Hall about 3.1 miles out. For property tax and registration questions, the Ector County Tax Assessor is located roughly 2.2 miles away, keeping common homeowner tasks close to home.

On the day-to-day side, families interact often with Ector County Isd offices about 3 miles away, especially when navigating enrollment and transfers. Mailing and shipping is straightforward with a UPS Access Point around 2 miles away and USPS about 2.6 miles away. Utility and safety resources are nearby too, including J-W Power Company around 2.1 miles away and Odessa Fire Rescue within driving distance at about 3.6 miles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Leverett

Is Leverett a good place to live?

Leverett can be a very good place to live for buyers and renters who want central Odessa convenience without stretching the budget. Home values in the area hover around $166,000 on average, and the wider ZIP 79761 community has a median household income of $68,228, which supports a steady, working-neighborhood feel. It’s also an active, younger area with a median age of 30.2, so you’ll notice plenty of weekday movement tied to school schedules and commutes. The biggest quality-of-life advantage is how close you are to daily needs—groceries like Lowes Foods and Market Street, plus nearby cultural staples like the Ellen Noël Art Museum—so your routine doesn’t require long drives across town for basics.

Is Leverett safe?

Safety can vary by block and by time of day in any Odessa neighborhood, and Leverett is no exception. What tends to help here is that it’s a well-traveled part of town with lots of everyday activity—school traffic, grocery runs, and commuters—rather than an isolated pocket. Residents who want added peace of mind often lean into practical habits like getting to know nearby neighbors and keeping an eye on the street, especially in areas with a mix of owners and renters. For non-emergency concerns and documentation, city services are accessible within a few miles at Municeipal Plaza and Odessa City Hall, and county facilities like the County Courthouse are also close by, which helps keep civic response and reporting more convenient.

How are the schools in Leverett?

Schools are a major draw for Leverett, especially for elementary-age families. Several nearby campuses in ECTOR COUNTY ISD carry A ratings, including THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTER (about 0.1 miles away), EL MAGNET AT REAGAN EL, and EL MAGNET AT HAYS. For high school students, Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa are both A-rated and roughly 3.1 miles from the neighborhood, offering strong academic-focused options within the district. Families also have nearby alternatives such as Harmony Science Academy - Odessa, a B-rated K–8 option. Middle school choices close by include Nimitz Middle and Bonham Middle, both rated C, so it’s smart to compare campuses based on your child’s needs and program preferences.

What is the cost of living in Leverett?

Leverett sits in an Odessa area where the overall cost of living runs below the national average. Using a regional price parity index where 100 equals the U.S. average, the all-items index is 93.9, meaning many day-to-day costs come in lower than typical nationwide. Housing is often the standout value with a housing index of 89.7, while goods are also below average at 93.8. Utilities can be a noticeable advantage here with an index of 82.9, which suggests lower-than-average utility costs compared to many U.S. markets. On the property-tax side, you’ll want to plan around local rates. The city property tax rate is $0.4707 per $100 of valuation and the county property tax rate is $0.4390 per $100 of valuation; together that’s an estimated $0.9097 per $100 before adding any school district or other special district rates (those were not provided). Even with property taxes in the mix, many households like the broader Texas equation since Texas has no state income tax, which can help offset overall living costs depending on your situation.

Is Leverett good for families?

Leverett works well for many families because daily logistics are simple and school options are close. The neighborhood sits near several A-rated ECTOR COUNTY ISD campuses, including THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTER about 0.1 miles away, plus A-rated high school options like Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa a little over 3 miles out. Grocery runs are easy with Lowes Foods about 1.2 miles away and H-E-B around 2.2 miles away, which matters when you’re juggling busy weeks. There’s also no shortage of structured activities nearby—everything from the Odessa Boys Club (about 2.1 miles) to martial arts and fitness facilities—so kids and teens have options that don’t require long drives across Odessa.

What is Leverett known for?

Leverett is known for feeling plugged into the heart of Odessa’s everyday culture—close to the museums people actually recognize and visit, like the Ellen Noël Art Museum, the Presidential Museum & JBS Leadership Library, and the George W. Bush Childhood Home, all within a couple miles. It also stands out for being a practical, accessible part of ZIP 79761, where the community is notably young with a median age of 30.2 and strongly shaped by Hispanic heritage, with about 69.9% of residents identifying as Hispanic in the surrounding area. The neighborhood’s reputation is less about being flashy and more about being livable: attainable home values around $166,000, quick access to groceries like H-E-B, and easy routines anchored by nearby schools and commute patterns typical for Odessa.

What are things to do near Leverett?

Near Leverett, a lot of the best “things to do” are the kind you can fit into a normal weekend without planning all week. The Ellen Noël Art Museum is about 1.1 miles away, and the Presidential Museum & JBS Leadership Library and the George W. Bush Childhood Home are both around 1.2 miles out for a local-history afternoon. For a classic Odessa night, the Ector Theatre is roughly 2.8 miles away. Food and drink stops are close enough to become part of your routine, not a destination. Coffee runs often land at The Human Bean (about 1.1 miles) or one of the nearby Starbucks locations, and treats like La Michoacana Paleteria are around 2.7 miles away. If you’d rather burn off energy, you’ve got plenty of options nearby, from Curves (about 0.7 miles) to Odessa Crossfit and Crunch Fitness (around 2.2 miles).

What ZIP code is Leverett in?

Leverett is in ZIP code 79761. Most home searches and school lookups tied to this neighborhood will reference 79761 for central Odessa.

Interested in Leverett?

If you’re considering Leverett, I can help you compare blocks, school options, and the quickest routes to the places you’ll use most—like H-E-B, The Human Bean, and the museums near downtown. Reach out for local, no-pressure guidance on what’s available in 79761 and what fits your budget and timeline.