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Friendswood, Texas

city · Galveston County (primary) , Harris County

At a glance

41,030
Population
$420,100
Median home value
38% above U.S. median
$1,688/mo
Median rent
25% above U.S. median
$126,508
Median household income
61% above U.S. median
28.6 min
Average commute
96.6%
Homes with broadband
4.4%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates96%
College graduates52.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Friendswood Economic Development
The Friendswood Economic Development page is part of Friendswood City Hall and provides information about development and city planning documents. It also lists contact details for the city's business community in Friendswood, Texas.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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