Dog Friendliness Ranking — San Jose
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Jose compare on dog friendliness. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How dog friendliness is measured →
Top Dog Friendliness Neighborhoods — Ranked
Extensive parklands, marshlands, and trails provide ample space for outdoor activities with pets. According to iHuus data, this area offers significantly more access to open green space than the San Jose average.
Abundant greenbelts, large school sports fields, and continuous grassy verges provide ample space for pets. This level of access to trails and parkland is notably higher than the San Jose average, according to iHuus data.
Abundant public parks, school sports fields, and wide green verges provide ample space for pets to exercise. According to iHuus data, these accessible green corridors make the area more dog friendly than the San Jose average.
Full San Jose Dog Friendliness Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenida Espana | 9.2 | #1 | +2.3 ↑ |
| Almaden Valley | 8 | #2 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Berryessa | 7.9 | #3 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Evergreen | 7.8 | #4 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Santa Teresa | 7.7 | #5 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Edenvale - Seven Trees | 7.4 | #6 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Blossom Valley | 7.1 | #7 | +0.2 ↑ |
| North San Jose | 7 | #8 | +0.1 ↑ |
| East San Jose | 6.9 | #9 | — |
| West San Jose | 6.8 | #10 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Cambrian Park | 6.8 | #11 | -0.1 ↓ |
| North Valley | 6.4 | #12 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Fairgrounds | 6.4 | #13 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Alviso | 6.2 | #14 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Alum Rock-East Foothills | 6.1 | #15 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Willow Glen | 6 | #16 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Rose Garden | 5.8 | #17 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Downtown | 5.7 | #18 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Washington | 4.4 | #19 | -2.5 ↓ |
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