How many bedrooms do homes in Downey, CA have?

Name: Bedrooms in Downey, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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In Downey, CA, 21.3% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 50.2% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 35.5% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 21.3%
3 or more bedrooms: 50.2% (±2.4 points)
Most common: 3 bedrooms

Homes in Downey by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	Downey	Los Angeles County	California	United States
No bedroom (studio)	4.6% (±0.8 points)	7.6%	5.0%	2.9%
1 bedroom	16.7% (±1.7 points)	18.9%	13.2%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	28.5% (±1.9 points)	29.7%	26.9%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	35.5% (±1.9 points)	27.7%	32.8%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	11.2% (±1.2 points)	12.5%	17.6%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	3.5% (±0.8 points)	3.5%	4.5%	4.9%

In Downey, 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 Downey

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Downey
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
Downey	—	50.2% (±2.4 points)	—
Bell Gardens	2.3 mi	30.3% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Paramount	3.4 mi	36.0% (±3.7 points)	Lower
Norwalk	3.4 mi	60.8% (±2.9 points)	Higher
Cudahy	3.5 mi	25.3% (±3.8 points)	Lower
Bellflower	3.5 mi	38.1% (±2.5 points)	Lower
South Gate	3.6 mi	35.1% (±2.3 points)	Lower
Santa Fe Springs	3.9 mi	58.8% (±5.6 points)	Higher
Bell	4.0 mi	24.9% (±4.0 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bell Gardens, CA (30.3%), Paramount, CA (36.0%), Cudahy, CA (25.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Norwalk, CA (60.8%), Santa Fe Springs, CA (58.8%).

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
83 (tie)	Pomona	53.7% (±2.3 points)
83 (tie)	Torrance	53.7% (±1.6 points)
85	Whittier	53.1% (±2.6 points)
86	West Carson	52.8% (±5.5 points)
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)

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 Downey

What is the most common home size in Downey?

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 35.5% of homes in Downey, CA.

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

21.3% of homes in Downey have one bedroom or none.

Sources

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