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Friendswood, TX

Friendswood is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The city lies in Galveston and Harris counties. As of the 2020 census, the population of Friendswood was 41,213.

Friendswood is located at 29°30′45″N 95°11′53″W (29.512532, –95.197933). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of 54.1 square kilometers (20.9 sq mi), of which 53.7 square kilometers (20.7 sq mi) are land area and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km2), or 0.69%, is covered by water.

Friendswood, situated in the northwestern corner of Galveston County, has the distinction of being the only permanent town in Texas that started as a Quaker colony. It was established in 1895 by a group of Quakers led by T. Hadley Lewis and Frank J. Brown. They were looking for a "promised land" to start a colony of the people who belonged to the religious denomination called Friends or Quakers. 

From its founding, life in Friendswood revolved around church and school. After the small church and school building was demolished in the 1900 Storm, the two dozen families living in Friendswood erected a large two-story frame structure for their church and school. The building, called The Academy, housed the school and sanctuary until a larger, stone building replaced it.

Through the 1940s, Friendswood was predominately a small, remote, farming Quaker community with less than 500 citizens. The economy depended largely on growing and preserving Magnolia figs. After 1950, it became increasingly a suburban bedroom community, and as Houstonians discovered the idyllic country setting the farmlands were converted to subdivision home-sites. The community became a city when it was incorporated in 1960.

Emphasizing health and wellness, Friendswood has established itself as a community that cares about the well-being of its residents. The Revive serves as a central hub for fitness programs, wellness classes, and community events, promoting a holistic approach to health. Friendswood is home to CHI St. Luke's Health, playing a vital role in meeting the medical needs of the community. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Wellness Elite Fitness, and Gold's Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Friendswood, such as the Friendswood Fairy Trail and the Frankie Carter Randolph Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Friendswood, TX are Friendswood Parks & Recreation, Challenger Seven Memorial Park, and Stevenson Park.

Population: 41,291 (2024). ZIP codes: 77546, 77549. Area code: 713. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Area: 20.90 sq mi (54.13 km2).

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Is Friendswood, TX expensive?

Friendswood, Texas's cost of living is 7% higher than the national average. Friendswood's housing expenses are 26% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 1% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 12% lower than the national average.

Is Friendswood, TX a good place to live?

Friendswood is in Galveston County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Friendswood offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Friendswood, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Residents of Friendswood tend to lean conservative.

What is the poverty rate in Friendswood, TX?

In 2022, the median household income of Friendswood households was $121,301. Friendswood households made slightly more than Allen households ($121,259) and Bishop Hills households ($121,250). However, 2.2% of Friendswood families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Friendswood

Revive 

CHI St. Luke's Health

Anytime Fitness

Wellness Elite Fitness 

Gold's Gym

Friendswood Fairy Trail

Frankie Carter Randolph Park

Friendswood Parks & Recreation

Challenger Seven Memorial Park

Stevenson Park

Payscale

Niche

Texas Demographics

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