At a Glance
Median Income
$125,052
$57,475 per capita
Home Value
$399,500
Zillow: $448,993
Median Rent
$1,698/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
648/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Friendswood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Friendswood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Friendswood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Friendswood residents earn a median household income of $125,052 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,475. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Friendswood is $399,500 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,993. Median rent is $1,698/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Friendswood reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 648/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.6% of adults in Friendswood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Friendswood has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population40,827
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,981/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,052
Per Capita$57,475
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$399,500
Rent$1,698
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$448,993
Housing Units14,896
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property648/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault15/100K
Burglary130/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries73
Did You Know?
Friendswood was founded in 1960.
The median home in Friendswood was built in 1989.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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