Two counties
Appraisal district depends on the side of the county line.
Houston Area Guide
Homes for sale in Friendswood, TX: Friendswood area guide
Friendswood is the only permanent Texas town that began as a Quaker colony, founded in 1895, and lies in Galveston and Harris counties1.
History
A Quaker colony
T. Hadley Lewis and Frank J. Brown led the group that founded the town1.
Flood check
Review FEMA maps near Clear Creek2.
Buyer notes
Close to NASA
Friendswood is near Clear Lake and Johnson Space Center3.
Common Questions
Friendswood, TX: common questions
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Friendswood, TX?
Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Friendswood, TX and the greater Houston area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.
What should I check before buying a home in Friendswood?
Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer.
How was Friendswood founded?
As a Quaker colony in 18951.
Which counties?
Galveston and Harris1.
Population?
41,213 at the 2020 census1.
Sources
Where these facts come from
Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.
- Friendswood, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency (accessed 2026-10-15).
- Johnson Space Center, NASA (accessed 2026-10-15).