About Odessa
Odessa, DE is a tiny community located in northwestern Delaware, home to 366 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Odessa is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 718 residents per square mile.
📰 Odessa News Today
- Marjorie Goodier Obituary (2026) - Odessa, DE - Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory - Middletown Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Odessa historical marker relocated after 94 years WDEL · Jun 16
- Historical marker moved to Odessa's historic district Delaware Public Media · May 19
- State Police Arrest Three Teens for Robbery at Odessa High School Delaware State Police (.gov) · Oct 10
- Legacy of painter Howard Schroeder explored at Odessa The News Journal · Aug 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Odessa Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Odessa — but the Delaware one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Delaware, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Delaware — one of 79 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Odessa
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Odessa
- Applebee's — american
- Cantwell's Tavern — regional
- Los Portales — mexican
- Odessa National Club House
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Odessa
- Old Academy Park reviews ★
- Bayberry North Park reviews ★
- Cedar Swamp Rocks Tract · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Odessa Memorial Park reviews ★
- Odessa National Community Park reviews ★
- Stonefield Front Park reviews ★
- Thomas Cove Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateDelaware
TypeTown
Population (2024)366
Rank in state#43 of 57
Land area0.51 sq mi
Density718/sq mi
Coordinates39.4564, -75.6596