Neighborhood in Friendswood, Galveston County

Living in Glenshannon, Friendswood

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5th of 9areas in Friendswood
Overall score 90 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Friendswood overall: A

Glenshannon is a neighborhood in Friendswood, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 9 areas we score in Friendswood. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
6,400
Median rent
$1,150
Median home value
$437,000
Household income
$119,400
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
78%
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What it's like to live in Glenshannon

Glenshannon is a neighborhood in Friendswood with about 6,400 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly owner-occupied (78%) and 31% of households with children.

Our grade for Glenshannon is A. That puts it 5th of 9 areas we grade in Friendswood, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Glenshannon

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,150, 32% lower than the Friendswood median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Glenshannon

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Glenshannon report card

Each grade compares Glenshannon with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,150, homes cost 3.7x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $119,400, 1.9% unemployed.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 82 violent crimes per 100k, 517 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 16% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    53% have a bachelor’s degree.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.0% of adults uninsured.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

Glenshannon compared with Friendswood

Better than Friendswood

  • Median rent: $1,15032% lower than Friendswood ($1,688)
  • Vacant homes: 0%4 points lower than Friendswood (3.9%)
  • Unemployment rate: 1.9%2 points lower than Friendswood (4.4%)

Worse than Friendswood

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 80%24 points higher than Friendswood (56%)
  • Home value to income: 3.7x10% higher than Friendswood (3.3x)
  • Median household income: $119,4006% lower than Friendswood ($126,508)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AWestwood ElementaryElementary, Friendswood ISD1.1 mi
  • AFriendswood Junior HighMiddle, Friendswood ISD1.8 mi
  • AFriendswood High SchoolHigh, Friendswood ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Glenshannon

Median rent in Glenshannon is $1,150 a month, 32% lower than the Friendswood median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $437,000, 4% higher than the Friendswood median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,903 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFriendswoodTexas
Median rent32% lower than Friendswood$1,150$1,688$1,403
Median home value4% higher than Friendswood$437,000$420,100$283,800
Home value to income10% higher than Friendswood3.7x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points higher than Friendswood80%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Friendswood78%77%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Friendswood0%3.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Friendswood199219911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,903
Mortgage payment
$2,392
Property tax
$511
Median rent, for comparison
$1,150

Based on a $437,000 home in Glenshannon, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereFriendswoodTexas
Median household income6% lower than Friendswood$119,400$126,508$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Friendswood1.9%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Friendswood4.7%3.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Friendswood53%53%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Friendswood28 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Friendswood16%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Friendswood2.1%1.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Friendswood95%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Glenshannon

Under 1825%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6437%
65 and over27%
Race and ethnicity
White81%
Hispanic or Latino10.0%
Black4.4%
Asian1.5%
Other or more than one race2.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Friendswood

  1. 1A+The Pines of Wilderness TrailsMedian rent $1,140
  2. 2A+The Reserve
  3. 3AWest RanchMedian rent $1,810
  4. 4ASouthwest FriendswoodMedian rent $1,810
  5. 6A-Central FriendswoodMedian rent $1,710
  6. 7A-Creekwood EstatesMedian rent $2,310
  7. 8B-Northwest FriendswoodMedian rent $2,050
  8. 9B-North FriendswoodMedian rent $1,320

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ANortheast Flower MoundFlower Mound
  2. ASoutheast Flower MoundFlower Mound
  3. AKings MillMansfield

Questions about Glenshannon

Is Glenshannon a good place to live?

Glenshannon is a neighborhood in Friendswood, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 9 areas we score in Friendswood. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Glenshannon?

Renters in Glenshannon pay a median of $1,150 a month, 32% lower than the Friendswood median. The median home is worth $437,000, 4% higher than the Friendswood median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Friendswood.

What schools serve Glenshannon?

The closest rated public schools are Westwood Elementary (elementary, rated A), Friendswood Junior High (middle, rated A) and Friendswood High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Glenshannon name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.