Friendswood, TX Reviews

very safe but maybe considered boring - 12/13/2021
I grew up here and this is a very safe but maybe considered boring place by some. There are a lot of fun thing close by that you can do. Challenger 7 park, Galveston, Houston, Huntsville State Park, to name a Read More

Friendswood, the place to be. - 9/15/2020
We lived in Friendswood, Texas for over 5 years. Our g-son graduated from high school in 2020 there and we are very pleased with the teacher to student ratio, the extra curriculum activities and the interaction with staff and administrators. Of all the school districts in Texas, our daughter's research led her to Friendswood. She could have lived anywhere in Texas but because of the ratings of the FISD, State of Texas tests results, and the convenience of the centrally located high school, Friendswood won out.  Read More

An excellent suburban community - 3/3/2007
Growing up in Friendswood over the last 40+ years, the changes are apparent every where. My home is where there used to be rice fields and we watched planes crop dust. A McDonalds is where a friend's home used to be. We used to see horses on the main street (Friendswood Drive) in the summers and after school. Along came NASA and the space program and it began to accelerate through the late 20th century.

Weather Pro's: rarely days that freeze or snow. Con's: too many days above 90F. This is aggravated by high humidity. Susceptible to Hurricane damage, although there has only been one with significant damage since I have lived here.

Economy: Good access to employment opportunities. Good earnings potential and no state income tax. However, property taxes are slightly more than 3% (not unique to Friendswood).

Cost of Living: Housing is less than national average although a littler higher than surrounding areas. Energy is relatively cheap Read More