Friendswood, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
40,827
Population
1,981/sq mi density
$125,052
Median Income
$57,475 per capita
$399,500
Home Value
$448,993 Zillow
$1,698
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
64
Violent Crime/100K
648 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$125,052 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$399,500 home value, $1,698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$399,500
42% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,698/mo
46% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
14,896
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$399,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$448,993
Median Sale Price
$382,500
Median List Price
$419,988
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.9%
Owner-Occupied
23.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$1,698/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,110/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
48 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
41
Price Drops
26.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$175
Active Inventory
162
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $399,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $448,993 |
| Median Sale Price | $382,500 |
| Median List Price | $419,988 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $175 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,698 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,110 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 48 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 26.5% |
| Homes Sold | 41 |
| Active Inventory | 162 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $175 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 14,896 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 29.9% |
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