Neighborhood in Friendswood, Galveston County

Living in West Ranch, Friendswood

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3rd of 9areas in Friendswood
Overall score 92 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Friendswood overall: A

West Ranch is a neighborhood in Friendswood, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 9 areas we score in Friendswood. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy1.6 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant1.2 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library2.9 mi

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

Population
4,410
Median rent
$1,810
Median home value
$625,000
Household income
$223,400
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in West Ranch

West Ranch is a neighborhood in Friendswood with about 4,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 56% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 9 areas in Friendswood, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in West Ranch

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $223,400, 77% higher 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in West Ranch

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

West Ranch report card

Each grade compares West Ranch 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 2.8x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $223,400, 4.5% unemployed.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 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.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 31 min, 22% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    71% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    6.9% of adults uninsured.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

West Ranch compared with Friendswood

Better than Friendswood

  • Median household income: $223,40077% higher than Friendswood ($126,508)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%18 points higher than Friendswood (77%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 71%18 points higher than Friendswood (53%)

Worse than Friendswood

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 66%9 points higher than Friendswood (56%)
  • Median rent: $1,8107% higher than Friendswood ($1,688)
  • Average commute: 31 min7% higher than Friendswood (29 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AC W Cline ElementaryElementary, Friendswood ISD0.1 mi
  • AFriendswood Junior HighMiddle, Friendswood ISD0.8 mi
  • AFriendswood High SchoolHigh, Friendswood ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in West Ranch

Median rent in West Ranch 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 $625,000, 49% higher than the Friendswood median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,158 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFriendswoodTexas
Median rent7% higher than Friendswood$1,810$1,688$1,403
Median home value49% higher than Friendswood$625,000$420,100$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than Friendswood2.8x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points higher than Friendswood66%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Friendswood96%77%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Friendswood4.5%3.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Friendswood200919911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,158
Mortgage payment
$3,421
Property tax
$737
Median rent, for comparison
$1,810

Based on a $625,000 home in West Ranch, 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 income77% higher than Friendswood$223,400$126,508$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Friendswood4.5%4.4%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Friendswood3.4%3.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points higher than Friendswood71%53%34%
Average commute7% higher than Friendswood31 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Friendswood22%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Friendswood2.6%1.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Friendswood100%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 West Ranch

Under 1833%
18 to 348.3%
35 to 6449%
65 and over9.7%
Race and ethnicity
White68%
Hispanic or Latino9.4%
Black2.2%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race4.5%

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. 4ASouthwest FriendswoodMedian rent $1,810
  4. 5AGlenshannonMedian rent $1,150
  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. ACentral SouthlakeSouthlake
  2. ANorthwest McKinneyMcKinney
  3. AWest LakewayLakeway

Questions about West Ranch

Is West Ranch a good place to live?

West Ranch is a neighborhood in Friendswood, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 9 areas we score in Friendswood. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in West Ranch?

Median rent in West Ranch is $1,810 a month, 7% higher than the Friendswood median. The median home is worth $625,000, 49% higher than the Friendswood median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Friendswood.

What schools serve West Ranch?

The closest rated public schools are C W Cline 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 2 Census block groups closest to the West Ranch 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.