Real Estate Investing in Odessa, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,177 • Lincoln County

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Should you buy in Odessa, WA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 17.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.8% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $219,579
Avg Monthly Rent $999
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Odessa Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Odessa shows the kind of muted fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Odessa is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Odessa are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Washington.

The 0% renter share in Odessa masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$219,579
Avg Monthly Rent
$999
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Othello, WA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Othello, WA metro
0
Days to pending
3.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Odessa, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Odessa, WA

How much does a house cost in Odessa, WA?

Median home price in Odessa, WA is near $220K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been predictable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Is Odessa, WA landlord-friendly?

Landlord-friendliness in Odessa, WA is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What is the typical renter like in Odessa, WA?

The renter base in Odessa, WA is reasonable for the $999/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields stable tenants.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Odessa, WA?

Odessa, WA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $220K price point reasonable to enter.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Odessa, WA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Odessa, WA. Rents at $999/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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