Friendswood, TX

Friendswood is a mid-size city in Texas with a population of 40,827. Residents earn $125,052 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

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

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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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

64 violent crimes/100K (83% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

49.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Friendswood, TX.

Name	Description
Friends Church Cemetery	Marker can be reached from South Friendswood Drive (State Highway FM 518) south of Sunnyview Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Cecil and Frances Brown House	Marker can be reached from South Friendswood Drive (State Highway FM 518) south of Magnolia, on the right when traveling south.
The Fig Industry In Friendswood	Marker is at the intersection of Shadwell Lane and South Friendswood Drive (Texas Highway FM 518), on the right when traveling south on Shadwell Lane.
Friendswood	Marker is on South Friendswood Drive (State Highway FM 518) south of Sunnyview Avenue, on the right when traveling south.