Pest control · Missouri City, Texas
Pest control in Missouri City, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 88% of Missouri City's homes are detached houses[1], and 19% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Missouri City, in Fort Bend County and Harris County — ZIPs 77459, 77489, counts 77,327 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Missouri City pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 77,327[2]+4.2% since 2020
- County
- Fort Bend / Harris[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 29.0 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 88%[1]the highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 19%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 18%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +4.2%[2]the 8th-fastest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 29.0 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Missouri City
Missouri City counts 77,327 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 4.2% since 2020[2]. The city spans 29.0 square miles at 2,664 residents per square mile (the 2nd densest) and spans Fort Bend County and Harris County, served by ZIP codes 77459, 77489[3].
Building amid 4.2% 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 Missouri City — 77459 (59% of the city's land), 77489 (22% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Sugar Land (6.2 mi W), Pearland (12.8 mi E) and Rosenberg (17.2 mi W)[3].
88% of Missouri City's 28,577 housing units are detached houses[1] — the highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Sugar Land (86%), Pearland (79%), and Rosenberg (56%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
19% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Sugar Land (11%), Pearland (27%), and Rosenberg (33%) nearby), and population changed +4.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,664 people live per square mile of land across 29.0 square miles[2][3] — the 2nd-densest of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
18% of households rent and 82% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Missouri City has the highest share of detached houses (88%)[1], the lowest renter share (18%)[1], and the 2nd-densest settlement (2,664)[2][3].
pest control help in Missouri City: what to do next
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Missouri City area — ZIP codes 77459, 77489.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
Missouri City by the numbers
| Measure | Missouri City | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied | 18% | 43% | 25 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,664 | 2,008 | 33% denser |
| Detached single-family | 88% | 69% | 20 pts higher |
| Growth since 2020 | 4.2% | 4.2% | same as median |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1993 | same as median |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 15 | 15 | same as median |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri City | 2,664 | 4.2% | 77,327 |
| Sugar Land 6.2 mi | 2,661 | -3.0% | 107,726 |
| Pearland 12.8 mi | 2,640 | 1.8% | 129,930 |
| Rosenberg 17.2 mi | 1,135 | 11.6% | 42,701 |
| Friendswood 20.5 mi | 2,008 | 0.6% | 41,319 |
| Pasadena 24.0 mi | 3,400 | -2.2% | 148,539 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 28,577 |
| Detached single-family | 25,248 (88%) |
| Occupied homes | 27,348 |
| Owner-occupied | 22,367 (82%) |
| Renter-occupied | 4,981 (18%) |
| Median home value | $311,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,250 | 4.4% | ±368 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 4,283 | 15.0% | ±686 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,084 | 17.8% | ±703 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,628 | 19.7% | ±516 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,825 | 16.9% | ±614 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6,071 | 21.2% | ±604 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,136 | 4.0% | ±370 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 150 | 0.5% | ±92 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 48 | 0.2% | ±49 |
| 1939 or earlier | 102 | 0.4% | ±110 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Missouri City's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77459 | 59% | 55% |
| 77489 | 22% | 57% |
Common Missouri City pest control questions
My Missouri City home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 19% of Missouri City homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Missouri City. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 18% of Missouri City households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77459 and 77489[4], Fort Bend County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Sugar Land (6.2 mi), Pearland (12.8 mi), and Rosenberg (17.2 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.