How many renters in Friendswood, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.2% (±9.6 points) of renting households in Friendswood, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.2% (±9.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.6% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.7% (±5.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Friendswood
| Share of income spent on rent | Friendswood | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.7% (±3.8 points) | 12.2% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.1% (±4.6 points) | 10.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.2% (±9.7 points) | 11.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±5.8 points) | 10.5% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.6% (±3.3 points) | 9.6% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.6% (±9.0 points) | 45.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Friendswood against Galveston County, its state and the nation
| Friendswood | Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.2% (±9.6 points) | 54.9% (±3.0 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.6% (±9.0 points) | 45.3% (±2.5 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.7% (±5.9 points) | 32.6% (±1.2 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,689 (±$9,809) | $50,905 (±$2,921) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,688 (±$185) | $1,404 (±$28) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Friendswood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Galveston County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Galveston County, Friendswood ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 431 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Friendswood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendswood | — | 56.2% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Webster | 5.3 mi | 55.6% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| League City | 5.6 mi | 51.0% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alvin | 5.9 mi | 54.2% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nassau Bay | 7.3 mi | 48.3% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pearland | 8.1 mi | 51.0% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest Village | 8.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookside Village | 9.1 mi | 48.3% (±85.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dickinson | 9.5 mi | 45.5% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Galveston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | San Leon | 73.9% (±32.5 points) |
| 3 | Bacliff | 63.9% (±16.9 points) |
| 4 | La Marque | 60.9% (±12.1 points) |
| 5 | Hitchcock | 60.6% (±15.9 points) |
| 6 | Galveston | 57.6% (±5.0 points) |
| 7 | Kemah | 56.7% (±19.2 points) |
| 8 | Friendswood | 56.2% (±9.6 points) |
| 9 | Clear Lake Shores | 55.9% (±23.5 points) |
| 10 | Texas City | 51.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 11 | League City | 51.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 12 | Bayou Vista | 48.8% (±51.3 points) |
| 13 | Dickinson | 45.5% (±11.9 points) |
| 14 | Santa Fe | 40.1% (±17.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Galveston County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Friendswood
Are renters in Friendswood rent-burdened?
56.2% of renting households in Friendswood pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Friendswood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Friendswood, TX spends 34.7% (±5.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Friendswood city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Friendswood city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Friendswood city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Friendswood city, Texas (place:27648, in state:48).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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