How many bedrooms do homes in Compton, CA have?

Name: Bedrooms in Compton, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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In Compton, CA, 13.9% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 49.5% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 37.2% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 13.9%
3 or more bedrooms: 49.5% (±2.5 points)
Most common: 3 bedrooms

Homes in Compton by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	Compton	Los Angeles County	California	United States
No bedroom (studio)	3.1% (±0.7 points)	7.6%	5.0%	2.9%
1 bedroom	10.8% (±1.6 points)	18.9%	13.2%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	36.4% (±2.2 points)	29.7%	26.9%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	37.2% (±2.0 points)	27.7%	32.8%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	10.3% (±1.4 points)	12.5%	17.6%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	2.0% (±0.6 points)	3.5%	4.5%	4.9%

In Compton, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is higher than in Los Angeles County (43.7%).

It is also lower than in California (54.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (61.1%).

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near Compton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Compton
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
Compton	—	49.5% (±2.5 points)	—
East Rancho Dominguez	1.8 mi	45.6% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Willowbrook	1.9 mi	48.3% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
West Rancho Dominguez	2.4 mi	65.2% (±6.0 points)	Higher
Lynwood	2.5 mi	42.2% (±3.5 points)	Lower
Paramount	3.5 mi	36.0% (±3.7 points)	Lower
Carson	3.9 mi	72.2% (±3.4 points)	Higher
South Gate	4.0 mi	35.1% (±2.3 points)	Lower
Gardena	4.6 mi	46.6% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lynwood, CA (42.2%), Paramount, CA (36.0%), South Gate, CA (35.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Rancho Dominguez, CA (65.2%), Carson, CA (72.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms across Los Angeles County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms
87	Rosemead	52.7% (±3.3 points)
88	Sierra Madre	51.0% (±7.2 points)
89	Downey	50.2% (±2.4 points)
90	South El Monte	50.1% (±5.1 points)
91	San Gabriel	49.9% (±3.6 points)
92	San Pasqual	49.6% (±9.2 points)
93 (tie)	Compton	49.5% (±2.5 points)
93 (tie)	San Fernando	49.5% (±5.2 points)
95 (tie)	Redondo Beach	48.3% (±3.2 points)
95 (tie)	Willowbrook	48.3% (±5.4 points)
97	Azusa	48.2% (±3.9 points)
98	Lomita	46.9% (±5.1 points)
99	Gardena	46.6% (±2.7 points)

Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Compton

What is the most common home size in Compton?

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 37.2% of homes in Compton, CA.

How many studios and one-bedroom homes are in Compton?

13.9% of homes in Compton have one bedroom or none.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Compton city, California

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DP04_0039PE, DP04_0039PM, DP04_0040PE, DP04_0040PM, DP04_0041PE, DP04_0041PM, DP04_0042PE, DP04_0042PM, DP04_0043PE, DP04_0043PM, DP04_0044PE, DP04_0044PM

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