Friendswood, TX

Living in Friendswood

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 5
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 16
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 82
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 51
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Schools 83
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Residents

40k Population +4.9k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
49% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
81% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black4%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate18%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$111k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more25%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$284k Median Home Value +$77k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$339 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas55%

Crime

Violent Crime in Friendswood

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Galveston County35

Property Crime in Friendswood

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Galveston County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 4 0
Feb 57 3 0
Mar 62 3 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 82 6 0
Jul 84 4 0
Aug 84 5 0
Sep 79 5 0
Oct 71 6 0
Nov 63 5 0
Dec 55 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Friendswood

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding93
Tornado38
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Friendswood, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Friendswood, TX

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The Galloway School
2 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Friendswood, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Friendswood, TX

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Airports

Airports near Friendswood, TX

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Easterwood Field
102 miles, NW