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Friendswood, Texas houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Friendswood, TX (Galveston County) — Census median home value $399,500, county listing prices down about 2.4% over the past year. Market data for Friendswood houses and the broader area.
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Friendswood, TX is in Galveston County, Texas — this guide covers houses in Friendswood and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 40,827, with a median household income of $125,052. Census data puts Friendswood houses at a median value of $399,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Galveston County's current median listing price runs $410,000, down about 2.4% over the past year.
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Market overview
Friendswood housing market
Friendswood is in Galveston County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Friendswood and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$399,500
Population (Census ACS)
40,827
Median household income
$125,052
County price trend (2025)
1.73% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Friendswood market snapshot
Population
40,827
County
Galveston County
Median Household Income
$125,052
Median Home Value (city)
$399,500
Median Listing Price (Galveston County)
$410,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,698/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Friendswood's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $399,500. Separately, Galveston County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $410,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Galveston County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.73% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Friendswood has an estimated population of 40,827 and a median household income of $125,052, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Friendswood's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
Friendswood data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
40,827
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$399,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$125,052
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,698
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.73%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$410,000
Census place type
city
County
Galveston County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
20.61 sq mi
Census GEOID
4827648
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Friendswood
Schools
CLEAR CREEK ISD — 47 schools, 40,693 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Galveston addresses may be served by CLEAR CREEK ISD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Friendswood FAQ
What are houses worth in Friendswood, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Friendswood at $399,500. Galveston County's current median listing price runs $410,000, down about 2.4% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Friendswood, TX?
For owner-occupied houses in Friendswood, Census ACS data shows a median value of $399,500. Active listing prices in Galveston County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Friendswood, TX?
Friendswood houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Galveston County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Friendswood, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Friendswood's population at approximately 40,827.
What's the median rent in Friendswood, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Friendswood at approximately $1,698 per month.
What is the median household income in Friendswood, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Friendswood at approximately $125,052.
Is the Friendswood housing market growing?
Galveston County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.73% annual change in 2025.
Is Friendswood, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Friendswood's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Friendswood, TX?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest CLEAR CREEK ISD for many Friendswood addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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