Pest control · Friendswood, Texas
Pest control in Friendswood, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 83% of Friendswood's homes are detached houses[1], and 14% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Friendswood, in Galveston County and Harris County — ZIP 77546, counts 41,319 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Friendswood at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 41,319[2]+0.6% since 2020
- County
- Galveston / Harris[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 20.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 83%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 14%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 23%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +0.6%[2]the 5th-slowest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 20.6 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Friendswood
Friendswood is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 41,319 people (2025 estimate), up just 0.6% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 20.6 square miles holding 2,008 residents per square mile, the 8th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Galveston County and Harris County, with ZIP code 77546[3].
Building amid 0.6% growth since 2020 pushes construction into previously open land, which stirs up the pests already living there — and denser housing gives them more neighboring homes to visit.
77546 is the city's single ZIP code[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are League City (5.6 mi E), Pearland (8.1 mi NW) and Pasadena (10.6 mi N)[3].
83% of Friendswood's 15,553 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, League City (77%), Pearland (79%), and Pasadena (58%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
14% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; League City (27%), Pearland (27%), and Pasadena (7%) nearby), and population changed +0.6% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,008 people live per square mile of land across 20.6 square miles[2][3] — the 8th-densest of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
23% of households rent and 77% own[1].
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Friendswood records the 2nd-most flood reports nearby (30)[5].
Finding pest control help around Friendswood
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The data underneath this Friendswood page
| Measure | Friendswood | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 30 | 15 | 15 more |
| Growth since 2020 | 0.6% | 4.2% | 4 pts slower |
| Renter-occupied | 23% | 43% | 21 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 83% | 69% | 14 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1993 | 2 years older |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,008 | 2,008 | same as median |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Houston-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendswood | 2,008 | 0.6% | 41,319 |
| League City 5.6 mi | 2,335 | 4.9% | 119,905 |
| Pearland 8.1 mi | 2,640 | 1.8% | 129,930 |
| Pasadena 10.6 mi | 3,400 | -2.2% | 148,539 |
| La Porte 14.3 mi | 2,042 | 8.1% | 37,983 |
| Texas City 19.2 mi | 901 | 15.2% | 59,733 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 15,553 |
| Detached single-family | 12,855 (83%) |
| Occupied homes | 14,948 |
| Owner-occupied | 11,543 (77%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,405 (23%) |
| Median home value | $420,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 280 | 1.8% | ±117 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,961 | 12.6% | ±358 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,958 | 19.0% | ±450 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,825 | 18.2% | ±467 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,868 | 18.4% | ±454 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,558 | 22.9% | ±521 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 999 | 6.4% | ±214 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 71 | 0.5% | ±47 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 33 | 0.2% | ±38 |
| 1939 or earlier | 0 | 0.0% | ±31 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Friendswood's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77546 | 97% | 74% |
Common Friendswood pest control questions
My Friendswood home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 14% of Friendswood homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Friendswood. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 23% of Friendswood households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77546[4], Galveston County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: League City (5.6 mi), Pearland (8.1 mi), and Pasadena (10.6 mi)[3].
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NOAA Storm Events Database
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.