Friendswood, TX vs Gautier, MS
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.
Friendswood
73.5
#720 nationally
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Friendswood leads in walk score (23 vs 8). Friendswood leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.8). Friendswood leads in median household income ($121,301 vs $57,757).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Friendswood, TX | Gautier, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#720) | 77 (#286) |
| Population | 40,826 | 19,021 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,253 | $189,481 |
| Median Household Income | $121,301 | $57,757 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 8 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+39.9 |
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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C+
77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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