Pest control · Lakeway, Texas
Pest control in Lakeway, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 78% of Lakeway's homes are detached houses[1], and 36% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Lakeway, in Travis County — ZIPs 78734, 78738, counts 19,027 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Lakeway at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 19,027[2]-0.9% since 2020
- County
- Travis[2]
- Land area
- 12.9 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 78%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 36%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 14%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -0.9%[2]the 2nd-slowest-growing of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 12.9 sq mi[3]city limits
What Lakeway's numbers say about pest control
Lakeway is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 19,027 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.9% since 2020[2]. The city spans 12.9 square miles at 1,478 residents per square mile (the 12th densest) and sits entirely in Travis County, served by ZIP codes 78734, 78738[3].
Building amid 0.9% decline 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 Lakeway — 78734 (56% of the city's land), 78738 (39% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Bee Cave (3.6 mi SE), Lago Vista (6.8 mi N) and Dripping Springs (12.7 mi SW)[3].
78% of Lakeway's 8,561 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Bee Cave (52%), Lago Vista (84%), and Dripping Springs (54%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
36% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; Bee Cave (60%), Lago Vista (34%), and Dripping Springs (67%) nearby), and population changed -0.9% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,478 people live per square mile of land across 12.9 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-least dense of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
14% of households rent and 86% own[1].
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Lakeway records the 2nd-slowest growth since 2020 (-0.9%)[2], the 2nd-lowest renter share (14%)[1], the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (2004, tied with Pflugerville and Lago Vista)[1], and the 3rd-fewest flood reports nearby (8)[5].
Get pest control help in Lakeway
Pest control contractors taking requests around Lakeway cover ZIP codes 78734, 78738.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Lakeway page
| Measure | Lakeway | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -0.9% | 18.2% | 19 pts slower |
| Renter-occupied | 14% | 31% | 17 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 8 | 17 | 9 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,478 | 2,156 | 31% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 78% | 74% | 5 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2004 | 2010 | 6 years older |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Austin-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeway | 1,478 | -0.9% | 19,027 |
| Bee Cave 3.6 mi | 971 | -7.4% | 8,464 |
| Lago Vista 6.8 mi | 727 | 18.2% | 10,498 |
| Dripping Springs 12.7 mi | 1,267 | 126.5% | 11,167 |
| Cedar Park 14.7 mi | 3,090 | 1.8% | 79,032 |
| Leander 16.9 mi | 2,349 | 53.8% | 91,132 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 8,561 |
| Detached single-family | 6,717 (78%) |
| Occupied homes | 7,831 |
| Owner-occupied | 6,758 (86%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,073 (14%) |
| Median home value | $841,300 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 462 | 5.4% | ±181 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,607 | 30.5% | ±354 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,012 | 23.5% | ±335 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,021 | 11.9% | ±228 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,295 | 15.1% | ±381 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 870 | 10.2% | ±220 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 102 | 1.2% | ±79 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 68 | 0.8% | ±79 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 43 | 0.5% | ±63 |
| 1939 or earlier | 81 | 0.9% | ±91 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Lakeway's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 78734 | 56% | 37% |
| 78738 | 39% | 12% |
Common Lakeway pest control questions
My Lakeway home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 36% of Lakeway homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Lakeway. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 14% of Lakeway households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 78734 and 78738[4], Travis County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Bee Cave (3.6 mi), Lago Vista (6.8 mi), and Dripping Springs (12.7 mi)[3].
A lot of Lakeway homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
14% of Lakeway's housing units were built before 1980, 2.2% before 1960[1] — the 3rd-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.