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Crime in Friendswood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Friendswood. Key points include:
There were 263 total crimes in Friendswood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Friendswood is 645.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Friendswood is 100.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Friendswood is 544.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Friendswood is -69.56% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Friendswood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Friendswood / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 263 | 645.2 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 41 | 100.6 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 7.4 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 49.1 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 222 | 544.6 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 21 | 51.5 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 175 | 429.3 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 63.8 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Friendswood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Friendswood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Friendswood is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Friendswood is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Friendswood is $457,134.
The median income in Friendswood is $126,508.
Friendswood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Friendswood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Friendswood | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 157 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Friendswood, TX Weather
The average high in Friendswood is 78.6° and the average low is 60.7°.
There are 69.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Friendswood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Friendswood, TX Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Friendswood
I lived in Friendswood for a bit and traffic in and around houston really s***s. I am in killeen now and surprised that killeen is not on the list. probably make the 20 worst
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Friendswood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Friendswood
The current population in Friendswood is 41,030. The population has increased 18.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41,030 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 40,827 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 40,888 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 40,780 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 39,893 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 39,688 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 39,319 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 38,811 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 38,272 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 37,602 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 37,001 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 36,375 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 35,853 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 35,358 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 34,772 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Friendswood
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Friendswood is:
71.8% White with 29,465 White residents.
3.6% African American with 1,475 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
5.4% Asian with 2,228 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 323 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 1,527 Two Or More residents.
14.6% Hispanic with 6,001 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Friendswood | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.8% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.4% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Friendswood
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Friendswood is 51.2% female with 21,013 female residents.
Friendswood is 48.8% male with 20,016 male residents.
| Gender | Friendswood | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Friendswood for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Friendswood completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Friendswood completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Friendswood completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Friendswood completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Friendswood completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Friendswood completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Friendswood completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Friendswood completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Friendswood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Friendswood | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Friendswood, Texas
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2.5% of households in Friendswood earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Friendswood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in Friendswood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.2% of households in Friendswood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.1% of households in Friendswood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.2% of households in Friendswood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.1% of households in Friendswood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.6% of households in Friendswood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.2% of households in Friendswood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
27.5% of households in Friendswood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Friendswood | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.2% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.2% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 27.5% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
