Friendswood
- Suburb of Houston, TX
Suburb
Friendswood
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Houston, TX
- Rating 3.98 out of 5 184 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade A minus
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$313,900
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,441
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Friendswood Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault27.2national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape24.7national 40.7
- Robbery12.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary79.1national 500.1
- Theft469.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft61.3national 284
Residents
Working in Friendswood
Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$114,516
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Friendswood
Top Private Schools Near Friendswood
- grade A
First Baptist Christian Academy
- Rating 4.3 out of 5 57 reviews
- grade A
Grace Christian Academy
- Rating 4 out of 5 32 reviews
- grade A
Lutheran South Academy
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 111 reviews
- grade B+
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School of Houston
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 345 reviews
- grade B+
Faith Christian Academy
- Rating 3 out of 5 4 reviews
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Friendswood Reviews
Rating 3.98 out of 5 184 reviews
I have grown up in this town and watched it develop from a beautiful small town to something that is beginning to look like Clear Lake and Webster. City politicians have continuously allowed so much development that the town dynamic is shifting. It is not that "small town feeling", that is in Danbury, TX. Over the years property taxes have exploded on homeowners and traffic has become ridiculous. The city needs more industry sales taxes that could help lower home owners property taxes. Instead, the city continues to allow more home builders to ruin the scenery. To date there are almost no open areas, if so they are all for sale. Schools are great, most notably is Windsong staff. I cannot share enough positivity about their teachers. Standardized Ed seems to fail many kid's learning styles across the country, FISD makes the most of the situation. Considering the median income here, many kids keep their eyes and attention in their cell phones instead of playing outside.
It is a great city with a small town feel. Our library is the best! During this social isolation time, they have created several ways to stay helpful. You can request books of Cousy, but they have Brown Bag books by age. They have several recommendations in the bad fur you to explore and read. When you return it, you can get another selection. The children’s librarian is also reading a book in segments daily in Facebook. It really helps to feel connected. That’s the kind of welcome you can find in Friendswood.
I have lived in friendswood for my whole life and so has my mother. This city is very safe and welcoming. They often have city activities that given back to their citizens. Overall, its an amazing city with good schools and good people.