Discover Performance in the Heart of Odessa’s 79761

About Performance

Performance sits in a part of Odessa where everyday errands and after-school pickups are genuinely close together, and the landmarks people use for directions are the ones you actually visit. On a typical weekday, it’s normal to swing by Lowes Foods about a mile away, grab a quick drink at The Human Bean around 1.1 miles out, and still make it to a campus event at Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S without feeling like you planned a cross-town trip.

The neighborhood reads as practical West Texas living rather than showy—homes and streets feel oriented to real routines, with families, early-career professionals, and long-time locals mixing in the same blocks. This ZIP’s median age of 30.2 shows up in the tempo: mornings are busy, afternoons revolve around school schedules, and evenings often include a quick stop for coffee or tea at HTeaO or 7 Brew Coffee, both roughly a couple miles away.

Performance also sits near a cluster of Odessa’s culture stops that give the area its own texture. The Ellen Noël Art Museum is about 1.1 miles away for a low-key weekend outing, and the Presidential Museum & JBS Leadership Library and the George W. Bush Childhood Home—both about 1.2 miles away—turn a regular Saturday into something a little more “Odessa.” Closer to nighttime, Ector Theatre around 2.7 miles out is the kind of recognizable meeting spot locals mention first.

From a housing standpoint, the neighborhood remains approachable by Odessa standards, with the typical home value in the 79761 area landing around $166,000. That price point, paired with a median household income of $68,228, is part of why the area draws people who want a home base that’s close to schools and central Odessa staples without chasing the far edges of town.

Performance tends to attract residents who like a straightforward, connected lifestyle—people who want their grocery run at H-E-B, their gym session at ANYTIME FITNESS or Crunch Fitness, and their school commute to an Ector County ISD campus to fit into a single, familiar loop.

Living in Performance: Day-to-Day Odessa, Close In

Life in Performance is shaped by how quickly you can move from home to the places you actually use. With a homeownership rate around 58.3%, the neighborhood leans toward people putting down roots, while still feeling flexible for renters in the wider 79761 housing mix. The area’s median gross rent of $1,187 a month is part of what keeps the neighborhood in play for households who want to be near Odessa’s central museums, shopping, and schools.

Daily routines here tend to orbit a tight set of nearby stops. Coffee runs are easy to build into the morning thanks to The Human Bean about 1.1 miles away and multiple Starbucks locations between roughly 1.3 and 2.7 miles. Grocery options are similarly convenient, with Market Street, United Supermarkets, and Supermercado El Rancho clustered around 1.8 miles, plus Walmart Supercenter about 2 miles away and H-E-B around 2.2 miles for bigger weekend trips.

For fitness and after-school activities, Performance is surrounded by places that locals actually stick with. Curves is about 0.8 miles away for a quick workout, while options like Reps, Flex 24 Fitness, Crunch Fitness, and F45 Training Ponderosa West sit within a couple miles when you want more equipment or class variety. Families also use specialty spots like Odessa Extreme All-Stars, Matthews Martial Arts Odessa, and the Pat Wikse Tennis Center, keeping weeknights active without long drives.

Schools are a meaningful part of the neighborhood’s appeal, especially for younger households in a ZIP where 23.5% of residents are under 18. Within a few miles you’ve got several A-rated Ector County ISD campuses, including THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTER just 0.1 miles away, plus EL MAGNET AT REAGAN EL and EL MAGNET AT HAYS. For older students, Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa are both about 3.1 miles away, giving families multiple academic pathways nearby.

Commute patterns in this part of Odessa are still very “drive-first,” which tracks with 81.4% of workers driving alone and just 1.9% working from home in the surrounding ZIP. That driving culture shapes weekends too: people grab paletas at La Michoacana Paleteria around 2.7 miles away, meet friends at Bottoms Up nearby, or make an easy outing of the Parker House Ranching Heritage Museum about 2 miles from home.

Things to Do Near Performance

Performance’s best amenities are the ones you can use on a normal day, not just a special occasion. The cultural cluster nearby is a standout: 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 around 1.2 miles out—close enough for an easy afternoon visit when you want something different from the usual errands.

For everyday treats and meetups, locals rotate between The Human Bean, HTeaO, 7 Brew Coffee, and multiple Starbucks locations within a couple miles. Grocery runs are equally convenient, with Market Street, United Supermarkets, and Supermercado El Rancho near 1.8 miles, then H-E-B around 2.2 miles when you’re stocking up. When the schedule is packed, having Curves under a mile away and larger gyms like ANYTIME FITNESS and Crunch Fitness close by makes it easier to keep routines consistent.

On evenings when you want something simple and local, Ector Theatre around 2.7 miles away gives you a recognizable Odessa night-out destination, and Bottoms Up about the same distance is a common spot to land after a long week.

Neighborhoods Near Performance

Performance blends into a set of close-in Odessa neighborhoods that locals recognize by feel as much as by name. Leverett sits right alongside, and Love, Clyde, and Wood are all within about a tenth of a mile—so close that school routes and grocery habits often overlap from block to block. This is the kind of area where neighbors in different subdivisions end up at the same Starbucks line or the same weekend H-E-B run.

Just a short hop out, Todd Antrim, Legion, and Gilmore are within about two-tenths of a mile, adding to the sense that Performance is part of a larger central fabric rather than an isolated pocket. TX-MO-PAC and Rose Terrace, both around three-tenths of a mile away, are the nearby names you’ll hear when someone is describing where a friend lives or where a kid’s classmate is coming from.

Pagewood, Black Gold Odessa Lodge, and Colin—each roughly four-tenths of a mile away—round out the immediate area. In practice, these neighborhoods complement Performance by expanding your “close to home” options for schools, gyms, and the museum corridor without changing the overall Odessa rhythm of getting around by car.

Local Resources Near Performance

For the nuts-and-bolts side of homeownership in Performance, the Ector County Appraisal District is about 1.9 miles away, which matters when you’re tracking valuations or exemptions tied to a typical home value around $166,000 in the 79761 area. For tax and record needs, the Ector County Tax Assessor is about 2.2 miles away, and courthouse services are close too, with the County Courthouse around 2.2 miles and the Ector County Courthouse roughly 2.8 miles from the neighborhood.

City services are also within a quick drive. Municeipal Plaza sits about 2.9 miles away, with Odessa City Hall around 3.1 miles if you need permits or city administration support. Families interacting with schools will recognize that Ector County Isd offices are about 3 miles away, keeping district-level resources fairly accessible.

For everyday logistics, USPS around 2.6 miles and a UPS Access Point about 2 miles help with shipping and mail runs. Utility and safety-related providers nearby include J-W Power Company around 2.2 miles and fire service resources like Odessa Fire Rescue about 3.6 miles away.

Frequently Asked Questions About Performance

Is Performance a good place to live?

Performance works well for people who want central Odessa convenience with a grounded, lived-in feel. In the surrounding 79761 area, the typical home value sits around $166,000, and the median household income is $68,228, which helps explain why you see a mix of first-time buyers, young families, and long-time residents. The median age of 30.2 keeps the neighborhood energetic, and daily life is anchored by nearby essentials like Lowes Foods, Market Street, and H-E-B within a couple miles. Add in quick access to the Ellen Noël Art Museum and Ector Theatre, and the area feels connected to Odessa rather than tucked away on the edge.

Is Performance safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided, so it’s best to evaluate safety street-by-street and talk with locals and your agent about the exact blocks you’re considering. What Performance does have is proximity to civic infrastructure, which can support a well-managed community feel, including Odessa City Hall about 3.1 miles away and Odessa Fire Rescue roughly 3.6 miles away. In practice, neighborhoods with a higher share of homeowners—around 58.3% here—often have more consistent neighbor-to-neighbor familiarity, which can translate into people watching out for each other, especially around school routes and busy errand corridors. If safety is a top priority, ask about lighting, traffic patterns, and any informal neighborhood watch habits on the specific streets you tour.

How are the schools in Performance?

Performance is surrounded by a deep bench of nearby schools, primarily in Ector County ISD, with several A-rated options close to home. THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTER is only about 0.1 miles away, and EL MAGNET AT REAGAN EL and EL MAGNET AT HAYS are also within a few miles, giving elementary families multiple strong choices. For high school pathways, Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa are both about 3.1 miles away and carry A ratings as well. Families may also consider Harmony Science Academy - Odessa, a nearby option rated B, depending on grade needs and fit.

What is the cost of living in Performance?

Performance sits in a part of Odessa where day-to-day costs tend to run below the U.S. average. Using a regional price index where 100 equals the national baseline, the overall cost of living index here is 93.9, meaning many typical expenses come in lower than the U.S. norm. Housing is also discounted relative to the national average, with a housing index of 89.7, while goods are close behind at 93.8. Utilities are a notable bright spot at 82.9, which can make a difference in West Texas where cooling costs matter. On property taxes, the Odessa city property tax rate is $0.4707 per $100 of valuation, and the Ector County rate is $0.4390 per $100. Together, that’s an estimated combined local rate of $0.9097 per $100 of valuation before adding any school district or other special district rates, which weren’t provided here. Texas also has no state income tax, which many households factor into their overall affordability math, especially when comparing Odessa to markets in other states.

Is Performance good for families?

Performance can be a solid fit for families who want schools and activities close to home, especially in a ZIP where 23.5% of residents are under 18. The school map is one of the biggest strengths, with A-rated options like THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTER (about 0.1 miles away) and EL MAGNET AT REAGAN EL nearby, plus A-rated high school choices such as Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa. For busy weeks, having groceries at United Supermarkets or Market Street around 1.8 miles away and multiple gyms and youth activities like Odessa Extreme All-Stars close by makes routines easier to manage. As with any area, families should tour at different times of day to get a feel for traffic and comfort level on the exact streets they’re considering.

What is Performance known for?

Performance is known for being close to the Odessa places people actually name-drop when giving directions or making weekend plans. The neighborhood’s proximity to the Ellen Noël Art Museum, the Presidential Museum & JBS Leadership Library, and the George W. Bush Childhood Home—each roughly around a mile or so away—gives it a distinctly “central Odessa” identity. It’s also recognized for school access, with multiple nearby A-rated Ector County ISD campuses, including THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTER essentially around the corner. Day-to-day, it has a practical reputation: quick coffee at The Human Bean, easy grocery options like Market Street and H-E-B, and a short drive to Ector Theatre when you want a night out.

What are things to do near Performance?

Near Performance, many local outings revolve around Odessa’s museum corridor and easy-to-reach entertainment. The Ellen Noël Art Museum is about 1.1 miles away, and the Presidential Museum & JBS Leadership Library and George W. Bush Childhood Home are about 1.2 miles out, making them simple weekend stops. For a change of pace, the Parker House Ranching Heritage Museum is roughly 2 miles away, and Ector Theatre around 2.7 miles is a common evening destination. For casual meetups, residents bounce between The Human Bean, HTeaO, and 7 Brew Coffee, and treat runs to La Michoacana Paleteria are an easy add-on when you’re already out running errands.

What ZIP code is Performance in?

Performance is in ZIP code 79761. That places it near central Odessa conveniences like the nearby museum corridor, grocery options, and multiple Ector County ISD campuses.

Interested in Buying or Selling in Performance?

If you’re considering Performance, a local Odessa agent can help you compare blocks, school options, and nearby conveniences like Market Street, H-E-B, and the museum corridor. Reach out for a tailored home search and a realistic look at taxes, monthly costs, and what’s selling in 79761 right now.