Share of Home Buyers Prioritizing Pet-Friendly Neighborhood Features

According to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 16% of buyers prioritized pet-friendly neighborhood features, particularly married repeat buyers (60%) and first-time single female buyers (28%).

All Buyers

Buyers Purchasing for Their Pet

Among buyers who purchased a home primarily to give their pet a better home, the following household types stand out. Select a callout to spotlight its dot in the chart.

Pet-motivated buyers by generation

Among recent home buyers whose primary reason for purchasing a home was to give their pet a better home:

4% Gen Z

8% Younger Gen Y

12% Older Gen Y

24% Gen X 46 to 60 years old

37% Younger Boomers 61 to 70 years old

11% Older Boomers

3% Silent Generation