Friendswood, TX
Living in Friendswood
Bikeability5
Walkability5
Commute25
Public Transit10
Affordability16
Public Safety65
Airports82
Hospitals58
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation+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
$111kMedian 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
$284kMedian Home Value+$77k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Friendswood, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Friendswood, TX
Friendswood Childrenss House
2 miles, NW
The Galloway School
2 miles, E
Lord of Life Lutheran School
3 miles, N
Bay Area Christian School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Friendswood, TX
University of Houston-Clear Lake
8 miles, NE
University of Houston
17 miles, NW
Texas Southern University
18 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Friendswood, TX
Houston Physicians' Hospital
5 miles, E
Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
5 miles, NE
Devereux Texas Treatment Network
5 miles, E
Houston Methodist St John Hospital
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Friendswood, TX
William P Hobby Airport
11 miles, NW
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
34 miles, N
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
77 miles, NE
Easterwood Field
102 miles, NW