Utilities & Infrastructure in Friendswood, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.6%

of households

No Internet

2.9%

of households

Total Households

14,262

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.6%
Cellular Data Plan
93.0%
Satellite
6.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.4%
No Internet Access
2.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.4%

of households

Smartphone

95.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

92.2%

of households

Tablet

77.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.4%
Smartphone
95.2%
Desktop / Laptop
92.2%
Tablet
77.1%
Smartphone Only
3.9%
No Computer
1.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

43,319

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF FRIENDSWOODCommunityPurchased surface water43,1900
SOUTH HATFIELD TRAILER COURTCommunityGround water1290

96.7% of households in Friendswood have broadband internet access. 86.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.9% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 43,319 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.