Pest control · Lago Vista, Texas
Pest control in Lago Vista, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 84% of Lago Vista's homes are detached houses[1], and 34% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Lago Vista, in Travis County — ZIP 78645, counts 10,498 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Lago Vista at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 10,498[2]+18.2% since 2020
- County
- Travis[2]
- Land area
- 14.4 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 84%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 34%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 10%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +18.2%[2]the 7th-slowest-growing of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 14.4 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Lago Vista data for pest control
Lago Vista counts 10,498 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 18.2% since 2020[2]. The city spans 14.4 square miles at 727 residents per square mile (the 15th densest) and sits entirely in Travis County, served by ZIP code 78645[3].
Building amid 18.2% 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.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 78645[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Lakeway (6.8 mi S), Bee Cave (10.2 mi S) and Cedar Park (11.0 mi E)[3].
84% of Lago Vista's 4,926 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Lakeway (78%), Bee Cave (52%), and Cedar Park (73%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
34% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; Lakeway (36%), Bee Cave (60%), and Cedar Park (31%) nearby), and population changed +18.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 727 people live per square mile of land across 14.4 square miles[2][3] — the least dense of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
10% of households rent and 90% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Lago Vista has the most spread-out settlement (727)[2][3], the fewest flood reports nearby (3)[5], the lowest renter share (10%)[1], and the 3rd-highest share of detached houses (84%)[1].
Get pest control help in Lago Vista
Pest control contractors taking requests around Lago Vista cover ZIP code 78645.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
Lago Vista by the numbers
| Measure | Lago Vista | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 3 | 17 | 14 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 727 | 2,156 | 66% less dense |
| Renter-occupied | 10% | 31% | 20 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 84% | 74% | 11 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2004 | 2010 | 6 years older |
| Growth since 2020 | 18.2% | 18.2% | about the same |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Austin-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lago Vista | 727 | 18.2% | 10,498 |
| Lakeway 6.8 mi | 1,478 | -0.9% | 19,027 |
| Bee Cave 10.2 mi | 971 | -7.4% | 8,464 |
| Cedar Park 11.0 mi | 3,090 | 1.8% | 79,032 |
| Leander 11.4 mi | 2,349 | 53.8% | 91,132 |
| Liberty Hill 15.4 mi | 2,874 | 276.6% | 13,317 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 4,926 |
| Detached single-family | 4,161 (84%) |
| Occupied homes | 4,420 |
| Owner-occupied | 3,962 (90%) |
| Renter-occupied | 458 (10%) |
| Median home value | $420,000 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 533 | 10.8% | ±234 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,160 | 23.5% | ±270 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,208 | 24.5% | ±420 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 628 | 12.7% | ±208 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 695 | 14.1% | ±265 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 583 | 11.8% | ±228 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 18 | 0.4% | ±27 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 42 | 0.9% | ±47 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 43 | 0.9% | ±54 |
| 1939 or earlier | 16 | 0.3% | ±26 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Lago Vista's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 78645 | 100% | 44% |
Common Lago Vista pest control questions
My Lago Vista home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 34% of Lago Vista homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Lago Vista. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 10% of Lago Vista households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 78645[4], Travis County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Lakeway (6.8 mi), Bee Cave (10.2 mi), and Cedar Park (11.0 mi)[3].
A lot of Lago Vista homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
14% of Lago Vista's housing units were built before 1980, 2.1% before 1960[1] — the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover. Older houses tend to have more gaps at the foundation, eaves and utility penetrations — ask the inspector to show you the entry points, not just treat.
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.