Neighborhood in Friendswood, Galveston County

Living in North Friendswood, Friendswood

B-

9th of 9areas in Friendswood
Overall score 58 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Friendswood overall: A

North Friendswood covers part of Friendswood, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 9 areas we score in Friendswood. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Getting around scores low (8 of 100)
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
3,430
Median rent
$1,320
Median home value
$387,000
Household income
$97,400
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
66%
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What it's like to live in North Friendswood

North Friendswood is an area in Friendswood with about 3,400 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 41% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 9 areas in Friendswood, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in North Friendswood

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,320, 22% 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 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in North Friendswood

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

North Friendswood report card

Each grade compares North Friendswood 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 $1,320, homes cost 4.0x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $97,400, 2.9% unemployed.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 32 min, 6.0% work from home.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    16% of adults uninsured.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

North Friendswood compared with Friendswood

Better than Friendswood

  • Median rent: $1,32022% lower than Friendswood ($1,688)
  • Unemployment rate: 2.9%1 points lower than Friendswood (4.4%)

Worse than Friendswood

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 34%19 points lower than Friendswood (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 66%11 points lower than Friendswood (77%)
  • Median household income: $97,40023% lower than Friendswood ($126,508)

Closest public schools

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

  • AArlyne & Alan Weber ElementaryElementary, Clear Creek ISD1.1 mi
  • AWestbrook IntermediateMiddle, Clear Creek ISD2.9 mi
  • AClear Horizons Early College High SchoolHigh, Clear Creek ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in North Friendswood

Median rent in North Friendswood is $1,320 a month, 22% lower than the Friendswood median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $387,000, 8% lower than the Friendswood median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,644 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFriendswoodTexas
Median rent22% lower than Friendswood$1,320$1,688$1,403
Median home value8% lower than Friendswood$387,000$420,100$283,800
Home value to income20% higher than Friendswood4.0x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Friendswood58%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points lower than Friendswood66%77%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Friendswood11%3.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Friendswood199519911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,644
Mortgage payment
$2,118
Property tax
$525
Median rent, for comparison
$1,320

Based on a $387,000 home in North Friendswood, 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 income23% lower than Friendswood$97,400$126,508$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Friendswood2.9%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Friendswood6.2%3.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Friendswood34%53%34%
Average commute13% higher than Friendswood32 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points lower than Friendswood6.0%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Friendswood0%1.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Friendswood94%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Friendswood

Under 1829%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6439%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White23%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black3.1%
Asian35%
Other or more than one race4.7%

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. 5AGlenshannonMedian rent $1,150
  6. 6A-Central FriendswoodMedian rent $1,710
  7. 7A-Creekwood EstatesMedian rent $2,310
  8. 8B-Northwest FriendswoodMedian rent $2,050

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BNorthwest Canyon LakeCanyon Lake
  2. CWest Canyon LakeCanyon Lake
  3. CNortheast Canyon LakeCanyon Lake

Questions about North Friendswood

Is North Friendswood a good place to live?

North Friendswood covers part of Friendswood, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 9 areas we score in Friendswood. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in North Friendswood?

Median rent in North Friendswood is $1,320 a month, 22% lower than the Friendswood median. The median home is worth $387,000, 8% lower than the Friendswood median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Friendswood.

What schools serve North Friendswood?

The closest rated public schools are Arlyne & Alan Weber Elementary (elementary, rated A), Westbrook Intermediate (middle, rated A) and Clear Horizons Early College High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups in this part of Friendswood that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.