Friendswood, Texas
Quick Statistics
Friendswood is a community in Galveston County, Texas, home to about 41,030 people spread across 20.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $60,745 a year, and a typical home is worth about $420,100. About 62.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 15 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Friendswood ranks number 88 of 1,795 in population, number 132 in median household income, number 149 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Friendswood typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 49°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Webster, TX | 5.3 mi. | 12,366 |
| 2. | League City, TX | 5.6 mi. | 116,215 |
| 3. | Alvin, TX | 5.9 mi. | 28,333 |
| 4. | Nassau Bay, TX | 7.3 mi. | 5,230 |
| 5. | Pearland, TX | 8.1 mi. | 127,514 |
| 6. | Hillcrest, TX | 8.7 mi. | 730 |
| 7. | Brookside Village, TX | 9.1 mi. | 1,565 |
| 8. | Dickinson, TX | 9.5 mi. | 21,753 |
What is the population of Friendswood, Texas?
Friendswood has a population of about 41,030 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Friendswood, Texas in?
Friendswood is located in Galveston County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Friendswood, Texas?
The median home value in Friendswood is about $420,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Friendswood, Texas?
The median personal income in Friendswood is about $60,745 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Friendswood, Texas?
Since 1950, 126 tornadoes have been recorded in Galveston County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Friendswood, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 49 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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