Neighborhood in Friendswood, Galveston County
Living in Southwest Friendswood, Friendswood
4th of 9areas in Friendswood
Overall score 92 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Friendswood overall: A
Southwest Friendswood covers part of Friendswood, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 9 areas we score in Friendswood. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
- Top-rated schools
- Well connected
- Getting around scores low (18 of 100)
- River flooding risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 2.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | 2.5 mi |
| Park | 1.0 mi |
| Cafe | 1.4 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.5 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 2.6 mi |
| Childcare | 1.0 mi |
| Library | 3.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 4,160
- Median rent
- $1,810
- Median home value
- $393,000
- Household income
- $161,400
- Average commute
- 35 min
- Homes owned
- 97%
What it's like to live in Southwest Friendswood
Southwest Friendswood is an area in Friendswood with about 4,200 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (97%) and 64% of households with children.
Our grade for Southwest Friendswood is A. That puts it 4th of 9 areas we grade in Friendswood, a city that gets an A overall.
Pros of living in Southwest Friendswood
- Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
Cons of living in Southwest Friendswood
- Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 35 minutes, against 29 for Friendswood as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Southwest Friendswood report card
Each grade compares Southwest 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 $1,810, homes cost 2.4x income.
44 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A
Median household income $161,400, 3.7% unemployed.
89 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A
Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.
94 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 82 violent crimes per 100k, 517 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D+
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
28 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 35 min, 22% work from home.
18 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
51% have a bachelor’s degree.
77 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A-
6.9% of adults uninsured.
87 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A+
97% of homes owner-occupied.
96 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
Southwest Friendswood compared with Friendswood
Better than Friendswood
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 97%19 points higher than Friendswood (77%)
- Median household income: $161,40028% higher than Friendswood ($126,508)
- Home value to income: 2.4x27% lower than Friendswood (3.3x)
Worse than Friendswood
- Average commute: 35 min23% higher than Friendswood (29 min)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 63%7 points higher than Friendswood (56%)
- Median rent: $1,8107% higher than Friendswood ($1,688)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AWindsong ElementaryElementary, Friendswood ISD0.7 mi
- AFriendswood Junior HighMiddle, Friendswood ISD1.8 mi
- AFriendswood High SchoolHigh, Friendswood ISD2.3 mi
Cost of living in Southwest Friendswood
Median rent in Southwest Friendswood is $1,810 a month, 7% higher than the Friendswood median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $393,000, 6% lower than the Friendswood median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,888 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Friendswood | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent7% higher than Friendswood | $1,810 | $1,688 | $1,403 |
| Median home value6% lower than Friendswood | $393,000 | $420,100 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income27% lower than Friendswood | 2.4x | 3.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Friendswood | 63% | 56% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Friendswood | 97% | 77% | 63% |
| Vacant homes4 points lower than Friendswood | 0% | 3.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Friendswood | 1995 | 1991 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,151
- Property tax
- $737
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,810
Based on a $393,000 home in Southwest 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
| Measure | Here | Friendswood | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income28% higher than Friendswood | $161,400 | $126,508 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Friendswood | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points lower than Friendswood | 0.8% | 3.6% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Friendswood | 51% | 53% | 34% |
| Average commute23% higher than Friendswood | 35 min | 29 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home4 points higher than Friendswood | 22% | 18% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Friendswood | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Friendswood | 100% | 97% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery high
- Coastal floodingHigh
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsVery low
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Southwest Friendswood
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Friendswood
- 1A+The Pines of Wilderness TrailsMedian rent $1,140
- 2A+The Reserve
- 3AWest RanchMedian rent $1,810
- 5AGlenshannonMedian rent $1,150
- 6A-Central FriendswoodMedian rent $1,710
- 7A-Creekwood EstatesMedian rent $2,310
- 8B-Northwest FriendswoodMedian rent $2,050
- 9B-North FriendswoodMedian rent $1,320
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- ANortheast SouthlakeSouthlake
- ANorthwest McKinneyMcKinney
- ABehrens RanchRound Rock
Questions about Southwest Friendswood
Is Southwest Friendswood a good place to live?
Southwest Friendswood covers part of Friendswood, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 9 areas we score in Friendswood. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Southwest Friendswood?
Renters in Southwest Friendswood pay a median of $1,810 a month, 7% higher than the Friendswood median. The median home is worth $393,000, 6% lower than the Friendswood median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Friendswood.
What schools serve Southwest Friendswood?
The closest rated public schools are Windsong 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 groups 1 Census block group 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.