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Friendswood, TX

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A suburb between the big city and the Gulf Coast

Great Location Beach Events Peaceful

Situated 22 miles south of Houston and 33 miles north of Galveston, Friendswood is a small community between the big city and the breathtaking coast. Within this quintessential suburb, residents enjoy community parks including the town’s crown jewel, the Friendswood Veteran’s Memorial, as well as places like Stevenson Park, a public library, and plenty of playgrounds and athletic fields. Seasonal events as well as community classes and programs provide more exciting features for Friendswood residents to enjoy. Practical amenities like restaurants, grocers, retail stores, and more are scattered throughout town, especially along East Parkwood Drive and Friendswood Drive. The rest of Friendswood consists of peaceful neighborhoods holdings a variety of rental choices priced affordably to more moderately.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Friendswood, TX is $743 for a studio, $1,340 for one bedroom, $1,588 for two bedrooms, and $1,868 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Friendswood has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,340/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$2,549/month
441 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,603/month
761 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Windsong Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

651 Students

10
out of 10

C D Landolt Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

734 Students

7
out of 10

Zue S Bales Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

677 Students

7
out of 10

C W Cline Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

801 Students

6
out of 10

Wedgewood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

660 Students

4
out of 10

Friendswood J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,467 Students

8
out of 10

Westbrook Intermediate School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,167 Students

8
out of 10

Brookside Intermediate School

Public

Grades 6-8

921 Students

6
out of 10

Friendswood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,980 Students

9
out of 10

Clear Brook High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,347 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Space Center Houston
  • NASA-Johnson Space Center
  • Bayou Wildlife Zoo
  • Armand Bayou Nature Center

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • William P Hobby
  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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