Newcomers to Friendswood will discover an attractive town with a pleasing selection of housing options that range from starter homes to million-dollar estates. Stretching from Galveston County into Harris County, the city is divided by Clear Creek, offering access to the Gulf of Mexico via Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. Friendswood claims a unique location mid-way between Houston and Galveston just three miles west of Interstate 45 and five miles west of Beltway 8. Residents are able to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty within easy access of Houston's metropolitan amenities. This lovely town is a popular bedroom community for employees of the NASA Johnson Space Center, the University of Texas Medical Branch, and the University of Houston. Only 50 percent developed, Friendswood is well-positioned to continue developing residentially, commercially, and industrially.