Pets

Top 10 Cities for Pet Owners

The pandemic has prompted more people to take on a furry friend, as pet ownership has surged over the past year. Approximately 68 million American households now own a pet, according to data cited by Rent.com.

Are some cities better for owning pets than others? A new ranking released by Rent.com analyzes data to identify cities with the most pet-friendly apartments, pet-related businesses (such as veterinary hospitals and doggie daycare centers), and pet-friendly amenities, such as off-leash parks and hiking spots.

The following cities topped Rent.com’s list as the best cities for pets in the U.S.:

10. Davie, Fla.

  • Pet-friendly apartments: 90.9%

  • Pet businesses per capita: 11.5

9. Vacaville, Calif.

  • Pet-friendly apartments: 93.3%

  • Pet businesses per capita: 7.9

8. Naperville, Ill.

  • Pet-friendly apartments: 100%

  • Pet businesses per capita: 6.8

7. Arvada, Colo.

  • Pet-friendly apartments: 88.2%

  • Pet businesses per capita: 9.6

6. Scottsdale, Ariz.

  • Pet-friendly apartments: 87.8%

  • Pet businesses per capita: 15.4

5. Tyler, Texas

  • Pet-friendly apartments: 85.2%

  • Pet businesses per capita: 15.1

4. Boulder, Colo.

  • Pet-friendly apartments: 90%

  • Pet businesses per capita: 13.1

3. Ann Arbor, Mich.

  • Pet-friendly apartments: 97.3%

  • Pet businesses per capita: 12.2

2. Charleston, S.C.

  • Pet-friendly apartments: 92.9%

  • Pet businesses per capita: 14.1

1. Greeley, Colo.

  • Pet-friendly apartments: 100%

  • Pet businesses per capita (10k people): 10.2