At a Glance
Median Income
$136,485
$47,523 per capita
Home Value
$407,800
Zillow: $444,732
Median Rent
$2,345/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
9.9% smoking rate
How Friendly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Friendly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Friendly a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Friendly residents earn a median household income of $136,485 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,523. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Friendly is $407,800 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $444,732. Median rent is $2,345/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
27.6% of adults in Friendly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Friendly has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population11,673
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density2,392/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born20.0%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$136,485
Per Capita$47,523
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$407,800
Rent$2,345
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$444,732
Housing Units3,783
Rent Burden34.9%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation237 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute40 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Friendly was built in 1978.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
20.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.