Living in Friendswood, TX

Explore Friendswood and see how it fits the life you want to build.

41,030 Population Galveston & Harris Counties Counties City Place Type Texas State
Overall Match8.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Friendswood at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population41,030
Median Household Income$126,508
Median Home Value$420,100
Median Gross Rent$1,688
Median Age41.3
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home18.1%
Homeownership77.2%
Housing Vacancy3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Friendswood is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Friendswood Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Friendswood and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.9 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.9 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.7 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Friendswood

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$420,100
Median Gross Rent$1,688
Homeownership77.2%
Housing Vacancy3.9%
Housing Value7.2/10
Housing Stability7.8/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Friendswood, TX

Median Household Income$126,508
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home18.1%
Employment7.8/10
Remote Work Friendly7.4/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Friendswood and how households are structured

Population41,030
Median Age41.3
Average Household Size2.7

Friendswood is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Friendswood

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Friendswood point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High93.3°F
Average Winter Low46.0°F
Annual Rainfall56.6 in.
Annual Snowfall0.2 in.

Seasonal Life in Friendswood

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

County Intelligence

Friendswood & Its Counties

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Friendswood spans Galveston and Harris counties.

Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Friendswood especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.

Current NarrowTheList data for Friendswood shows a population of about 41,030. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Galveston County and Harris County
How NarrowTheList uses it

NarrowTheList connects Friendswood with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Webster, TX 5.3 miles away League City, TX 5.6 miles away Alvin, TX 5.9 miles away Nassau Bay, TX 7.3 miles away Pearland, TX 8.1 miles away Hillcrest Village, TX 8.1 miles away Brookside Village, TX 9.1 miles away Dickinson, TX 9.5 miles away Taylor Lake Village, TX 9.9 miles away Manvel, TX 10.0 miles away