salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (77.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,600 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 294 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Friendswood?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Friendswood
| Size | Friendswood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,437 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,296 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,532 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,126 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Friendswood overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Friendswood, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Friendswood
Life in Friendswood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Friendswood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,125 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $420,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Friendswood, TX?
Renting in Friendswood costs a median of about $1,790 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Friendswood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,600 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Friendswood cheap or expensive?
Friendswood is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.7% of the typical household income of $136,439. It ranks 294th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Friendswood?
The median homeowner in Friendswood pays $6,338 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.
Is Friendswood more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Friendswood?
The median home value in Friendswood is $420,100, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
41,030 people live in Friendswood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.