Pest control · Katy, Texas
Pest control in Katy, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 85% of Katy's homes are detached houses[1], and 40% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Katy, in Harris County and Fort Bend County and Waller County — ZIPs 77493, 77494, counts 28,373 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Katy pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 28,373[2]+29.7% since 2020
- County
- Harris / Fort Bend / Waller[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 15.3 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 85%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 40%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,856[2][3]the 7th-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 19%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +29.7%[2]the 2nd-fastest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 15.3 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Katy data for pest control
Katy is one of the fastest-growing Houston-metro suburbs tracked here: 28,373 people (2025 estimate), up 29.7% since 2020[2]. It covers 15.3 square miles (1,856 residents per square mile, the 9th densest), spans Harris County and Fort Bend County and Waller County, in ZIP codes 77493, 77494[3].
Building amid 29.7% 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.
2 ZIP codes cover Katy — 77493 (52% of the city's land), 77494 (47% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Rosenberg (16.7 mi S), Sugar Land (18.5 mi SE) and Missouri City (24.1 mi SE)[3].
85% of Katy's 8,495 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Rosenberg (56%), Sugar Land (86%), and Missouri City (88%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
40% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Rosenberg (33%), Sugar Land (11%), and Missouri City (19%) nearby), and population changed +29.7% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 1,856 people live per square mile of land across 15.3 square miles[2][3] — the 7th-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
19% of households rent and 81% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Katy has the 2nd-fastest growth since 2020 (29.7%)[2], the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2003, tied with Pearland and League City)[1], the 2nd-fewest flood reports nearby (8, tied with Conroe and Rosenberg)[5], and the 2nd-lowest renter share (19%)[1].
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The Katy numbers behind this page
| Measure | Katy | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 29.7% | 4.2% | 26 pts faster |
| Renter-occupied | 19% | 43% | 24 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 8 | 15 | 7 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 85% | 69% | 16 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,856 | 2,008 | 8% less dense |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1993 | 10 years newer |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Houston-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy | 1,856 | 29.7% | 28,373 |
| Rosenberg 16.7 mi | 1,135 | 11.6% | 42,701 |
| Sugar Land 18.5 mi | 2,661 | -3.0% | 107,726 |
| Missouri City 24.1 mi | 2,664 | 4.2% | 77,327 |
| Tomball 24.8 mi | 1,200 | 28.1% | 15,768 |
| Pearland 35.1 mi | 2,640 | 1.8% | 129,930 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 8,495 |
| Detached single-family | 7,228 (85%) |
| Occupied homes | 7,942 |
| Owner-occupied | 6,412 (81%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,530 (19%) |
| Median home value | $401,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 932 | 11.0% | ±325 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,503 | 29.5% | ±401 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,152 | 13.6% | ±299 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,302 | 15.3% | ±430 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 869 | 10.2% | ±294 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 993 | 11.7% | ±273 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 376 | 4.4% | ±140 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 274 | 3.2% | ±204 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 46 | 0.5% | ±63 |
| 1939 or earlier | 48 | 0.6% | ±52 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Katy's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77493 | 52% | 12% |
| 77494 | 47% | 18% |
pest control questions from Katy homeowners
My Katy home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 40% of Katy homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Katy. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 19% of Katy households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77493 and 77494[4], Harris County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Rosenberg (16.7 mi), Sugar Land (18.5 mi), and Missouri City (24.1 mi)[3].
My Katy home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 40% of Katy's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
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.