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The Forest of Friendswood

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$792K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$699K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.707
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$699K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.3,561 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.5
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2001
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.59%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.98%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.6.2%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.46%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.5
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,678
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,066 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$183K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

How The Forest of Friendswood compares

By median home value, The Forest of Friendswood is the 2nd most expensive of 17 neighborhoods in Galveston County, and its typical home is worth more than 91% of all homes in Galveston County.

Home values in The Forest of Friendswood

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$489K$1.6M
neighborhoods in Galveston County ranked by median home value
#Galveston CountyMedian valueHomes
1West Ranch$704K337
2The Forest of Friendswood$699K707
3Victory Lakes$534K708
4Magnolia Creek$520K1,238
5Hidden Lakes$510K853
6Marina Del Sol$497K323
7Tuscan Lakes$489K881
8Westwood$479K942
9Mar Bella$447K1,316
10Westover Park$439K1,380
11South Shore Harbour$405K2,552
12Brittany Lakes$390K1,263
13Meadow Bend$297K1,286
14Bay Colony West$295K858
15Bay Colony$290K2,156
16Countryside$267K391
17Clairmont$141K197

About the The Forest of Friendswood market

What is the median home price in The Forest of Friendswood, TX?

The median sale price in The Forest of Friendswood, TX is $791,683 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in The Forest of Friendswood, TX each year?

2 homes sold in The Forest of Friendswood, TX over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in The Forest of Friendswood, TX?

The Forest of Friendswood, TX contains 707 residential properties, with a median of 3,561 square feet, 5 bedrooms, built around 2001. The median TopHap Estimate is $699K.

How does The Forest of Friendswood, TX compare to the rest of Galveston County?

By median home value, The Forest of Friendswood, TX is the 2nd most expensive of 17 neighborhoods in Galveston County. Its typical home is worth more than 91% of all homes in Galveston County. West Ranch ranks just above it and Victory Lakes just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in The Forest of Friendswood, TX?

98% of homes in The Forest of Friendswood, TX are owner-occupied. 6% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in The Forest of Friendswood, TX hold?

59% of mortgaged homes in The Forest of Friendswood, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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