Franklin, IN vs Friendswood, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Franklin
77.5
#241 nationally
Friendswood
73.5
#720 nationally
Friendswood leads in median household income ($121,301 vs $72,344). Franklin leads in cost of living index (94 vs 116). Franklin leads in crime level (2.3 vs 2.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, IN | Friendswood, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#241) | 73.5 (#720) |
| Population | 25,908 | 40,826 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,166 | $464,253 |
| Median Household Income | $72,344 | $121,301 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.3 | R+27.4 |
C+
77.5 Score
Franklin, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,166
Population
25,908
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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C
73.5 Score
Friendswood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,253
Population
40,826
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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