Friendswood, TX vs Lexington, NC
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
Lexington
69
#1265 nationally
Friendswood leads in crime level (2.8 vs 12.0). Friendswood leads in median household income ($121,301 vs $36,868). Lexington leads in walk score (33 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Friendswood, TX | Lexington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#720) | 69 (#1265) |
| Population | 40,826 | 19,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,253 | $275,047 |
| Median Household Income | $121,301 | $36,868 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+47.1 |
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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D+
69 Score
Lexington, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,047
Population
19,840
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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