Galveston County, Texas
Friendswood Real Estate and Local Guide
An affluent, family-oriented Houston-area suburb in Galveston County that began in 1895 as a Quaker colony and grew after NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center opened nearby. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Friendswood best.
About the area
Living in Friendswood, TX
The only permanent town in Texas that began as a Quaker colony, founded in 1895.
The housing market
Homes in Friendswood
- About 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 82.4% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $399,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Friendswood home
Frank J. Brown Museum
Local history museum operated by the Friendswood Historical Society
Perry House
Historic 1903 home offering tours through the Friendswood Historical Society
Friendswood Veterans Memorial
Memorial dedicated in 2010 beside City Hall
Stevenson Park
Central city park behind City Hall with a track, sports courts, pool, and playground
Lake Friendswood Park
Park encircling a stocked 33-acre lake with fishing docks, a kayak launch, and a one-mile trail
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.