Friendswood, TX housing market
What's happening in the Friendswood market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Friendswood, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Galveston County take a median of 74 days to sell, and the number for sale is −8% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−1.5% to +2.5% for the typical Friendswood home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Galveston County as a whole.
Friendswood market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Friendswood, TX?
$458,238 as of August 2026, +0.8% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Friendswood, TX?
Yes — the typical home value changed +0.8% over the year to August 2026 and +19.9% over five years.
Is Friendswood, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Galveston County sells in 74 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Friendswood, TX?
The typical rent is $2,271 a month as of August 2026, +5.3% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Friendswood, TX?
3,274 homes were listed for sale across Galveston County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Friendswood, TX?
Homegrity lists 51 licensed Friendswood agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/friendswood.