Pest control · Buda, Texas
Pest control in Buda, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 86% of Buda's homes are detached houses[1], and 58% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Buda, in Hays County — ZIP 78610, counts 16,166 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Buda pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 16,166[2]+6.8% since 2020
- County
- Hays[2]
- Land area
- 9.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 86%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 58%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 23%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +6.8%[2]the 5th-slowest-growing of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 9.8 sq mi[3]city limits
What Buda's numbers say about pest control
Buda is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 16,166 people (2025 estimate), up just 6.8% since 2020[2]. The city spans 9.8 square miles at 1,654 residents per square mile (the 11th densest) and sits entirely in Hays County, served by ZIP code 78610[3].
Building amid 6.8% 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.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 78610[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Kyle (5.9 mi S), San Marcos (14.8 mi S) and Dripping Springs (16.7 mi NW)[3].
86% of Buda's 6,242 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Kyle (75%), San Marcos (35%), and Dripping Springs (54%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
58% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; Kyle (50%), San Marcos (33%), and Dripping Springs (67%) nearby), and population changed +6.8% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,654 people live per square mile of land across 9.8 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-least dense of the 15 Austin-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].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Buda stands out for the 2nd-highest share of detached houses (86%)[1] and the 2nd-most flood reports nearby (28)[5].
pest control help in Buda: what to do next
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Buda area — ZIP code 78610.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Buda page
| Measure | Buda | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 28 | 17 | 11 more |
| Growth since 2020 | 6.8% | 18.2% | 11 pts slower |
| Renter-occupied | 23% | 31% | 7 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,654 | 2,156 | 23% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 86% | 74% | 12 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2012 | 2010 | 2 years newer |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Austin-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buda | 1,654 | 6.8% | 16,166 |
| Kyle 5.9 mi | 2,156 | 53.0% | 69,917 |
| San Marcos 14.8 mi | 1,925 | 14.9% | 77,830 |
| Dripping Springs 16.7 mi | 1,267 | 126.5% | 11,167 |
| Bee Cave 17.4 mi | 971 | -7.4% | 8,464 |
| Lakeway 21.0 mi | 1,478 | -0.9% | 19,027 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 6,242 |
| Detached single-family | 5,353 (86%) |
| Occupied homes | 6,058 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,640 (77%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,418 (23%) |
| Median home value | $446,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 575 | 9.2% | ±248 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,029 | 48.5% | ±494 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,790 | 28.7% | ±399 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 350 | 5.6% | ±221 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 254 | 4.1% | ±159 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 153 | 2.5% | ±137 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 16 | 0.3% | ±26 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12 | 0.2% | ±20 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0 | 0.0% | ±23 |
| 1939 or earlier | 63 | 1.0% | ±83 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Buda's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 78610 | 100% | 10% |
pest control questions from Buda homeowners
My Buda home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 58% of Buda homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Buda. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 23% of Buda households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 78610[4], Hays County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Kyle (5.9 mi), San Marcos (14.8 mi), and Dripping Springs (16.7 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.