More About Friendswood

Friendswood is a town of over 35,000, but we worship together, we learn and play together, and we work together with the heart and spirit of a small town. We are proud of our patriotism and our civic identity. Volunteerism and community spirit prevail.
Gated community with both lake front and non lake front properties
Friendswood Independent School District is proud to be a Texas Education Agency Recognized Rated District. We have made it a major goal to assist our students in the development of their academic skills as well as provide them with opportunities to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities.
The Friendswood Police Department is always ready to help our community when in need.
Easy commute to Houston and Galveston
Recreational and family parks near by. Golfing and fishing along with bike trails
Convenient shopping
A family environment

Friendswood's reputation for traditional values, quality education, and excellent housing attract new families into the community each year. Friendswood takes pride in its premier lifestyle and low crime rate that offers its citizens the best in beautiful parks, abundant trees, and recreational and sports facilities in a manageable hometown atmosphere. The city is adorned with a unique blend of beautiful parks, natural trails and lush landscaping, along with a championship golf course. Children excel in studies through a superior school system. All of these attributes are a perfect match for Friendswood's affluent resident base of well-educated, high-income families. In fact more than half of the city's residents are employed in executive, professional and managerial positions and generate an average household income of $117,000.

In addition, Friendswood features a vibrant business-friendly atmosphere. From office buildings and shopping centers to retail outlets and mixed-use projects, new developments are consistantly on the horizon. Friendswood offers single-family residential housing in pleasant park-like settings, tucked-away from the busy stream of vehicular traffic. Choices abound with master-planned communities for new homes, resale homes in a variety of architectural styles in neighborhood subdivisions, and several communities offering seniors the finest in independent and assisted living in Texas.

Since the 1980’s Friendswood has grown considerably; the current population is more than 36,000. Friendswood encompasses parts of two counties--Northern Galveston and southern Harris County, divided by the popular Clear Creek. Clear Creek offers direct water access to the Gulf of Mexico through Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. It is located 3 miles west of IH-45, halfway between Houston and Galveston. Friendswood encompasses 21 square miles and is over 70% developed. There is ample room for growth--commercially, industrially and residentially.

Within a thirty minute drive residents can attend cultural, educational and recreational events. Ballet, opera, theaters, orchestras, museums, NASA, amusements parks, observatories, zoos, major league sports of every kind, and the beach at Galveston are all conveniently available.

Education is an important part of every successful community. Friendswood lies within two premier school districts--Clear Creek ISD and Friendswood ISD. Both are rated among the best in Texas. There are several community colleges, as well as quality four year universities and upper level graduate schools in close proximity.

Transportation systems are well developed with road, air and rail easily accessible. Friendswood highways include IH 45, Texas Highway 35, FM 528, FM 518, and FM 2351. The local Clover Field Airport provides a 4,300 ft. hard surface, lighted general aviation runway with fuel service. Houston's William P. Hobby Airport, served by eight carriers, is 15 miles to the north. Ellington Field, 5 miles to the east, operates as a general aviation reliever and is utilized as a cargo field. Rail service is conveniently provided in adjacent towns by four major railway companies.

Education

Served by 2 Public School Districts
(in order by land area served)
Friendswood ISD--4A
All Campuses Rated Exemplary by State of Texas
Web: www.fisdk12.net
Clear Creek ISD--5A
Rated Recognized by State of Texas
Web: www.ccisd.net

Recreation

8 City parks
2 County parks
201 acres of green space and nature trails
Adult, Youth, and Senior programs
Annual special events with 10,000 attendees include July 4 celebration, Holiday Hustle Fun Run, Kid Fish, Youth Sports Day Program, and Concerts-in-the-Park