Living in Friendswood, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Friendswood · Census data 2020–2024
Friendswood has 41,030 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $126,508 (61% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $420,100, the median rent is $1,688/month.
Friendswood at a glance
- Population
- 41,030
- Median age
- 41.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $126,508State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $420,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,688/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Friendswood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Friendswood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Friendswood the median home value is $420,100, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,688 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,751 a month in housing costs.
Friendswood median household income
The median household income in Friendswood is $126,508 and the income per person is $61,141. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Friendswood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,553
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.73
Friendswood demographics
- Population
- 41,030
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 14,948
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Friendswood ›
Education in Friendswood
52.7% of adults 25 and older in Friendswood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Friendswood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Friendswood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendswood | 41,030 | $126,508 | $420,100 | $1,688 |
| Webster | 12,366 | $61,264 | $281,400 | $1,393 |
| League City | 116,215 | $121,099 | $360,000 | $1,684 |
| Alvin | 28,333 | $71,477 | $228,700 | $1,215 |
| Nassau Bay | 5,230 | $71,696 | $374,600 | $1,331 |
| Pearland | 127,514 | $118,842 | $356,300 | $1,860 |
| Hillcrest Village | 760 | $102,292 | $285,800 | — |
| Brookside Village | 1,565 | $110,833 | $352,300 | $1,488 |
| Dickinson | 21,753 | $91,779 | $278,000 | $1,231 |
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What is the median household income in Friendswood, TX?
The median household income in Friendswood is $126,508, 61% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Friendswood?
The median home value in Friendswood is $420,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Friendswood?
The median gross rent in Friendswood is $1,688 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Friendswood, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Friendswood?
The median age in Friendswood is 41.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Friendswood?
The average commute to work in Friendswood is 29 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Friendswood?
The unemployment rate in Friendswood is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Friendswood?
52.7% of adults in Friendswood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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