Dog Friendliness Ranking — Austin
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Austin 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
Abundant green belts and natural preserves surrounding residential clusters provide ample space for walking dogs. According to iHuus data, the presence of tree-covered buffers and wide paths makes this area significantly more dog friendly than the Austin average.
Expansive green spaces and wide, traffic-safe paths make this area highly suitable for pet owners. According to iHuus data, the availability of connected outdoor environments is significantly higher than the Austin average.
Accessible green spaces and wide, protected paths make this area well suited for pet owners. According to iHuus data, the connectivity of local parks provides a higher level of pet-friendly infrastructure than the Austin average.
Full Austin Dog Friendliness Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Oak Hill | 8.3 | #1 | +1.4 ↑ |
| RMMA | 8.2 | #2 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Onion Creek | 8.1 | #3 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Northtown Park | 8.1 | #4 | +1.2 ↑ |
| East Cesar Chavez | 8.1 | #5 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Northtown West | 8.1 | #6 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Hancock | 8 | #7 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Easton Park | 7.9 | #8 | +1.0 ↑ |
| University of Texas | 7.9 | #9 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Pioneer Hill Reserve | 7.9 | #10 | +1.0 ↑ |
| West University | 7.9 | #11 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Barton Hills | 7.8 | #12 | +0.9 ↑ |
| North University | 7.8 | #13 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Holly | 7.8 | #14 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Wildflower | 7.7 | #15 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Downtown | 7.7 | #16 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Pleasant Valley | 7.7 | #17 | +0.8 ↑ |
| MLK | 7.7 | #18 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Zilker | 7.6 | #19 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Hyde Park | 7.5 | #20 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Triangle State | 7.5 | #21 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Upper Boggy Creek | 7.5 | #22 | +0.6 ↑ |
| MLK 183 | 7.4 | #23 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Parker Lane | 7.4 | #24 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Old West Austin | 7.1 | #25 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Johnston Terrace | 7.1 | #26 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Pecan Springs Springdale | 7.1 | #27 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Windsor Road | 7.1 | #28 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Riverside | 7 | #29 | +0.1 ↑ |
| South Lamar | 6.9 | #30 | — |
| Franklin Park | 6.8 | #31 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Central East Austin | 6.8 | #32 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Montopolis | 6.7 | #33 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Mckinney | 6.7 | #34 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Garrison Park | 6.7 | #35 | -0.2 ↓ |
| North Burnett | 6.7 | #36 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Chestnut | 6.6 | #37 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Brentwood | 6.6 | #38 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Rosewood | 6.6 | #39 | -0.3 ↓ |
| South River City | 6.5 | #40 | -0.4 ↓ |
| West Oak Hill | 6.5 | #41 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Bouldin | 6.5 | #42 | -0.4 ↓ |
| North Loop | 6.4 | #43 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Crestview | 6.3 | #44 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Rosedale | 6.3 | #45 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Govalle | 6.3 | #46 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Heritage Hills | 6.2 | #47 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Dawson | 6.2 | #48 | -0.7 ↓ |
| West Gate | 6.2 | #49 | -0.7 ↓ |
| St. Edwards | 6.1 | #50 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Galindo | 6.1 | #51 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Windsor Hills | 6.1 | #52 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Allandale | 6 | #53 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Coronado Hills | 6 | #54 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Sweet Briar | 5.9 | #55 | -1.0 ↓ |
| South Manchaca | 5.9 | #56 | -1.0 ↓ |
| University Hills | 5.9 | #57 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Windsor Park | 5.7 | #58 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Gateway | 5.6 | #59 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Spring Willow Creek | 5.6 | #60 | -1.3 ↓ |
| West Congress | 5.5 | #61 | -1.4 ↓ |
| East Congress | 5.5 | #62 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Georgian Acres | 5.4 | #63 | -1.5 ↓ |
| St. Johns | 5.3 | #64 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Highland | 5.2 | #65 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Wooten | 5.2 | #66 | -1.7 ↓ |
| North Austin | 5 | #67 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Cantarra | 4.8 | #68 | -2.1 ↓ |
| North Shoal Creek | 4.8 | #69 | -2.1 ↓ |
| Southeast | 4.7 | #70 | -2.2 ↓ |
| North Lamar | 4.7 | #71 | -2.2 ↓ |
| Dessau Estates | 4.5 | #72 | -2.4 ↓ |
| Bluebonnet Acres | 4.3 | #73 | -2.6 ↓ |
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