New Zillow survey finds more Gen Z pet owners
would want to move if their home was no longer working for their
pet than if it was no longer working for their partner
- More Gen Z adults (ages 18–26) would consider a fenced backyard
essential if buying a home (48%), compared to those who say the
same of a double sink in the primary bathroom (28%) or a kids'
playroom (24%).
- Nearly one-quarter of Gen Z pet owners would want to move if
their home was no longer working for their pet (22%), but only 12%
would want to move if their home was no longer working for their
partner.
- Among all Americans, more than 1 in 8 pet owners living with a
spouse or significant other (13%) would rather share their primary
bedroom with their pet than their partner.
SEATTLE, April 11,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On National Pet Day, new
research from Zillow® finds that many Gen Z adults
would put their pets' needs ahead of those of their partners and
their kids — or future kids — if they were buying a home.
A Zillow survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll, finds that
3 in 5 Gen Z adults (60%) consider certain pet-friendly features
essential in a home they would buy. Nearly half (48%) think a
fenced backyard is a must-have, compared to 28% who feel the same
way about a double sink in the primary bathroom or 35% who say a
home office for their partner is essential. Even fewer Gen Z adults
would consider certain kid-friendly features, such as a playroom
(24%) or outdoor play set (11%), to be essential.
If they were buying a home and had to choose, a majority of Gen
Z pet owners say it's more important to have a pet-friendly home
(55%) than a kid-friendly home (45%). More than 1 in 5 Gen Z pet
owners (22%) would want to move out of their current home if it was
no longer working for their pet, while only 12% would want to move
if their home was no longer working for their partner.
"Young adults may be delaying parenthood, but they're not
putting off pet parenthood," said Zillow's home trends expert
Amanda Pendleton. "One recent
study finds most Gen Z adults would rather have a pet than a
child. As this younger generation ages into their home-buying
years, it follows that their pets will have a greater influence on
their moving decisions, perhaps more so than their significant
other."
Pets have long been considered part of the American family, but
even more people became pet parents during the pandemic.
Zillow's Consumer Housing Trends Report finds that nearly
three-quarters of home buyers have at least one pet at home (73%),
a big jump from the 64% of buyers who reported having a pet in
2020. Americans love their pets so much that 13% of pet owners who
live with a significant other would rather share their primary
bedroom with their pet than with their partner.
Pets can impact home preferences. Previous Zillow
research finds that pet owners are more likely to buy larger
homes with more bedrooms. Buyers with pets also are more likely to
consider private outdoor space very or extremely important (73%)
compared to buyers without pets (65%). Even in space-confined
New York City, Zillow brand
StreetEasy finds more buyers are searching for homes that
allow pets than homes equipped with dishwashers.
Spring home shoppers can expect more competition for homes with
pet-friendly features, even in a less frenzied housing market.
Zillow's research finds listings that mention a fenced
backyard can sell nearly three days faster than similar homes –
faster than listings boasting a playroom.
With fewer new listings hitting the market, pet owners will
need to act quickly if they want to nab a well-priced home with
these desirable features. They can also check out what amenities
may be nearby by entering an address into Zillow's moving with
pets page. Pet parents can explore veterinarian clinics,
groomers and parks in hundreds of neighborhoods around the country
to make sure their future home is in a pet-friendly community.
Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf
of Zillow March 16–20, 2023; 2,066 U.S. adults ages 18 and older
were surveyed, of whom 306 are Gen Z adults ages 18–26. The
sampling precision of Harris
online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For
this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.8
percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey
methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample
sizes, please contact press@zillow.com.
About Zillow Group
Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate
to make it easier to unlock life's next chapter. As the most
visited real estate website in the United
States, Zillow® and its affiliates offer customers an
on-demand experience for selling, buying, renting, or financing
with transparency and ease.
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Services™; Trulia®; Out East®; StreetEasy®; HotPads®; and
ShowingTime+SM, which houses ShowingTime®, Bridge Interactive®,
dotloop®, and interactive floor plans. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an
Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).
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