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Friendswood

Suburban city spanning Galveston and Harris counties between Pearland and Clear Lake, with Centennial and Stevenson parks, Clear Creek and quick access to Baybrook Mall and I-45.

Photo: August Friendswood

Area at a glance

Living in Friendswood.

Walk Score23
Transit Score—
Bike Score33
Median rent$1,688
Avg. commute29 min
Homes rented23%
Median household income$126,508
Population41,030

Scores: Walk Score®. Median gross rent, household income, commute, renter share and population: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), Friendswood city, TX. Median rent covers all rentals in the area, not only the luxury buildings we work with.

Good to know
  • Friendswood was founded by Quaker settlers in 1895.
  • Centennial Park is the city's largest park, with sports fields and trails.
  • Baybrook Mall sits at the city's eastern edge near I-45.
  • FM 518 and FM 528 are the main roads through the city.
Where to eat
  • Perry & Sons Market & Grille · Steakhouse & butcher market
    Original Perry's; renovated with new cocktail menu in 2025 · source
  • B1895 Tavern · Cocktail bar & shared plates
    From chef Kris Jakob of former Brasserie 1895 · source
Things to do
  • Baybrook Mall
    Regional shopping mall off I-45 in Friendswood · source
  • Stevenson Park
    Central city park with playground, pool and walking trail · source
  • Centennial Park
    Large city park with sports fields and walking trails · source
Nearby public schools

Ratings from GreatSchools.org, the schools physically closest to the area's center. School assignments and ratings change; verify enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.

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