Dog Friendliness Ranking — Waco
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Waco 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
Interconnected green spaces and wide, traffic-safe paths provide more opportunities for pet owners than the typical Waco neighborhood. According to iHuus data, the area offers accessible routes for walking dogs away from heavy vehicle congestion.
Access to connected green spaces and wide, low-traffic paths makes this area more suitable for dog owners than much of Waco. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood offers safer walking routes for pets compared to the city average.
Extensive university lawns and wide sidewalk verges offer more space for pet owners to walk dogs safely than is typical for Waco. While some areas are bisected by highways, the abundance of campus greenery provides significant room for exercise.
Full Waco Dog Friendliness Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lake Waco | 7 | #1 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Cedar Ridge | 6.9 | #2 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Baylor | 6.6 | #3 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Carver | 6.3 | #4 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Downtown | 6.2 | #5 | +0.5 ↑ |
| West Waco | 6.2 | #6 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Oakwood | 6 | #7 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Parkdale Viking Hills | 5.7 | #8 | — |
| Landon Branch | 5.7 | #9 | — |
| Mountainview | 5.6 | #10 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Timbercrest | 5 | #11 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Dean Highland | 5 | #12 | -0.7 ↓ |
| North Waco | 5 | #13 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Brook Oaks | 4.9 | #14 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Kendrick | 4.9 | #15 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Austin Avenue | 4.9 | #16 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Alta Vista | 4.8 | #17 | -0.9 ↓ |
| University | 4.8 | #18 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Heart of Texas | 4.6 | #19 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Brookview | 4.5 | #20 | -1.2 ↓ |
| East Riverside | 4.4 | #21 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Richland Hills | 4.4 | #22 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Sanger Heights | 4 | #23 | -1.7 ↓ |
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