Pest control · La Vergne, Tennessee
Pest control in La Vergne, TN
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 80% of La Vergne's homes are detached houses[1], and 16% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. La Vergne, in Rutherford County — ZIP 37086, counts 42,146 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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La Vergne at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 42,146[2]+8.9% since 2020
- County
- Rutherford[2]
- Land area
- 24.7 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 80%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 16%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 26%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +8.9%[2]the 5th-slowest-growing of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 24.7 sq mi[3]city limits
What La Vergne's numbers say about pest control
La Vergne is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 42,146 people (2025 estimate), up just 8.9% since 2020[2]. It covers 24.7 square miles (1,705 residents per square mile, the 6th densest), sits entirely in Rutherford County, in ZIP code 37086[3].
Building amid 8.9% 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.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 37086[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Smyrna (4.1 mi SE), Nolensville (7.7 mi SW) and Brentwood (12.0 mi W)[3].
80% of La Vergne's 13,972 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-highest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Smyrna (61%), Nolensville (97%), and Brentwood (88%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
16% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 2nd-lowest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover; Smyrna (25%), Nolensville (61%), and Brentwood (18%) nearby), and population changed +8.9% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,705 people live per square mile of land across 24.7 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-densest of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
26% of households rent and 74% own[1].
Among the 13 suburbs tracked here, La Vergne stands out for the 3rd-highest share of detached houses (80%)[1] and the 3rd-lowest renter share (26%)[1].
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The La Vergne numbers behind this page
| Measure | La Vergne | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 8.9% | 14.3% | 5 pts slower |
| Renter-occupied | 26% | 36% | 10 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 80% | 67% | 13 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 44 | 40 | 4 more |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,705 | 1,681 | 1% denser |
| Median year built | 2001 | 2002 | 1 year older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Nashville-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vergne | 1,705 | 8.9% | 42,146 |
| Smyrna 4.1 mi | 1,834 | 19.2% | 63,321 |
| Nolensville 7.7 mi | 1,504 | 14.3% | 15,789 |
| Brentwood 12.0 mi | 1,075 | -0.1% | 45,313 |
| Mount Juliet 12.5 mi | 1,681 | 14.9% | 45,172 |
| Murfreesboro 14.0 mi | 2,642 | 12.0% | 171,178 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 13,972 |
| Detached single-family | 11,119 (80%) |
| Occupied homes | 13,298 |
| Owner-occupied | 9,842 (74%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,456 (26%) |
| Median home value | $309,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 559 | 4.0% | ±221 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,702 | 12.2% | ±396 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,257 | 37.6% | ±489 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3,219 | 23.0% | ±452 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,036 | 7.4% | ±236 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,353 | 9.7% | ±424 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 435 | 3.1% | ±163 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 226 | 1.6% | ±98 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 82 | 0.6% | ±59 |
| 1939 or earlier | 103 | 0.7% | ±104 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of La Vergne's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 37086 | 95% | 95% |
La Vergne pest control questions
My La Vergne home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 16% of La Vergne homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in La Vergne. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 26% of La Vergne households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 37086[4], Rutherford County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Smyrna (4.1 mi), Nolensville (7.7 mi), and Brentwood (12.0 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.