What is the property tax rate in Friendswood, TX?

Friendswood has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.57%. On a median home valued at $399,500, homeowners pay approximately $6,271 per year in property taxes.

How does Friendswood compare to Galveston County?

Friendswood's effective rate of 1.57% is 11% higher than the Galveston County average of 1.41%. The county-wide median annual tax is $4,442, while Friendswood homeowners pay an estimated $6,271.

How much are property taxes in Friendswood on a $300,000 home?

Based on Friendswood's effective rate of 1.57%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $4,710 per year, or about $393 per month.

Friendswood Property Tax Rate

Galveston County, Texas

1.57%effective rate

Friendswood is located in Galveston County, Texas. Homeowners in Friendswood pay a median of $6,271 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $399,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.57%. This is 11% higher than the Galveston County average of 1.41%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.57%

vs 1.41% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$6,271

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$399,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

40,827

Friendswood, TX

How Friendswood Compares

Friendswood

1.57%

Galveston County Average

1.41%

Texas Average

1.49%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Galveston County

Compare property tax rates for 4 cities in Galveston County, Texas.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
League City	114,885	$5,788	1.73%
Friendswood	40,827	$6,271	1.57%
Texas City	54,159	$2,635	1.38%
Galveston	53,348	$3,485	1.18%

About Property Taxes in Friendswood

Property taxes in Friendswood are collected by Galveston County. Tax exemptions available to Galveston County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Friendswood. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Galveston County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,710

$393/month · Rate: 1.57%

Galveston County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.