Pest control · League City, Texas
Pest control in League City, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 77% of League City's homes are detached houses[1], and 27% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. League City, in Galveston County and Harris County — ZIPs 77573, 77511, 77539, 77565, counts 119,905 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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League City at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 119,905[2]+4.9% since 2020
- County
- Galveston / Harris[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 51.4 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 77%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 27%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 25%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +4.9%[2]the 7th-fastest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 51.4 sq mi[3]city limits
What League City's numbers say about pest control
League City counts 119,905 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 4.9% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 51.4 square miles holding 2,335 residents per square mile, the 5th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Galveston County and Harris County, with ZIP codes 77573, 77511, 77539, 77565[3].
Building amid 4.9% 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.
Mail to League City goes through 4 ZIP codes — 77573 (58% of the city's land), 77511 (19% of the city's land), 77539 (14% of the city's land), 77565 (2% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Friendswood (5.6 mi W), Pasadena (11.7 mi N) and La Porte (12.8 mi N)[3].
77% of League City's 44,942 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Friendswood (83%), Pasadena (58%), and La Porte (74%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
27% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Friendswood (14%), Pasadena (7%), and La Porte (12%) nearby), and population changed +4.9% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 2,335 people live per square mile of land across 51.4 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-densest of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
25% of households rent and 75% own[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, League City stands out for the most flood reports nearby (32)[5] and the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2003, tied with Pearland and Katy)[1].
Get pest control help in League City
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the League City area — ZIP codes 77573, 77511, 77539, 77565.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
The League City numbers behind this page
| Measure | League City | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 32 | 15 | 17 more |
| Renter-occupied | 25% | 43% | 18 pts lower |
| Growth since 2020 | 4.9% | 4.2% | 1 pts faster |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,335 | 2,008 | 16% denser |
| Detached single-family | 77% | 69% | 9 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1993 | 10 years newer |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Houston-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| League City | 2,335 | 4.9% | 119,905 |
| Friendswood 5.6 mi | 2,008 | 0.6% | 41,319 |
| Pasadena 11.7 mi | 3,400 | -2.2% | 148,539 |
| La Porte 12.8 mi | 2,042 | 8.1% | 37,983 |
| Texas City 13.6 mi | 901 | 15.2% | 59,733 |
| Pearland 13.6 mi | 2,640 | 1.8% | 129,930 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 44,942 |
| Detached single-family | 34,671 (77%) |
| Occupied homes | 42,950 |
| Owner-occupied | 32,090 (75%) |
| Renter-occupied | 10,860 (25%) |
| Median home value | $360,000 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 970 | 2.2% | ±276 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 11,343 | 25.2% | ±795 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 13,749 | 30.6% | ±1,027 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 7,349 | 16.4% | ±623 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5,252 | 11.7% | ±621 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,559 | 7.9% | ±551 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,763 | 3.9% | ±570 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 432 | 1.0% | ±161 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 166 | 0.4% | ±114 |
| 1939 or earlier | 359 | 0.8% | ±183 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of League City's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77573 | 58% | 100% |
| 77511 | 19% | 6% |
| 77539 | 14% | 15% |
| 77565 | 2% | 26% |
League City pest control questions
My League City home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 27% of League City homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in League City. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 25% of League City households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77573, 77511, 77539, and 77565[4], Galveston County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Friendswood (5.6 mi), Pasadena (11.7 mi), and La Porte (12.8 mi)[3].
My League City home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 27% of League City's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 5th-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.