Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Friendswood, TX
$519,000Median listing price
GalvestonArea
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About Friendswood
Friendswood (pop. 41,213, 2020 census) is a bedroom community in the northwestern corner of Galveston County (with a small part in Harris County), the only permanent town in Texas founded as a Quaker colony (1895, by T.
Home prices in Friendswood
The median listing price in Friendswood is $519,000.
Top places in Friendswood
- Friendswood historic district — Quaker heritage sites.
- Stevenson Park — the city's flagship park with pool and sports.
- Clear Creek — kayaking and fishing.
- Baybrook Mall area (Houston, Friendswood mailing address).
- Friendswood Public Library on South Friendswood Drive.
- Polly Ranch area neighborhoods.
Commuting from Friendswood
- Roughly 25 miles from downtown Houston; typical drive: approximately 35–45 minutes (approximate; via FM 528/FM 2351 to I-45; longer in peak traffic).
Friendswood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Friendswood, TX?
The median listing price in Friendswood is $519,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Friendswood, TX?
Roughly 25 miles from downtown Houston; typical drive: approximately 35–45 minutes (approximate; via FM 528/FM 2351 to I-45; longer in peak traffic).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.