How many bedrooms do homes in Modesto, CA have?

Name: Bedrooms in Modesto, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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In Modesto, CA, 11.3% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 64.9% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 44.8% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 11.3%
3 or more bedrooms: 64.9% (±1.9 points)
Most common: 3 bedrooms

Homes in Modesto by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	Modesto	Stanislaus County	California	United States
No bedroom (studio)	3.0% (±0.6 points)	2.5%	5.0%	2.9%
1 bedroom	8.3% (±0.9 points)	6.7%	13.2%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	23.9% (±1.4 points)	21.5%	26.9%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	44.8% (±1.4 points)	45.5%	32.8%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	16.4% (±1.1 points)	19.9%	17.6%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	3.7% (±0.7 points)	3.9%	4.5%	4.9%

In Modesto, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is lower than in Stanislaus County (69.3%).

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

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

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near Modesto

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Modesto
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
Modesto	—	64.9% (±1.9 points)	—
Rouse	1.3 mi	50.3% (±22.5 points)	Not measurably different
Bystrom	1.7 mi	52.1% (±11.6 points)	Lower
West Modesto	2.1 mi	56.5% (±13.4 points)	Not measurably different
Parklawn	2.4 mi	70.0% (±19.4 points)	Not measurably different
Bret Harte	2.5 mi	53.9% (±15.1 points)	Not measurably different
Riverdale Park	3.2 mi	51.3% (±32.2 points)	Not measurably different
Ceres	3.3 mi	77.6% (±4.2 points)	Higher
Empire	5.3 mi	62.8% (±14.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bystrom, CA (52.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ceres, CA (77.6%).

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

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms across Stanislaus County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms
11	Grayson	76.6% (±29.1 points)
12 (tie)	Newman	74.4% (±10.7 points)
12 (tie)	Denair	74.4% (±14.9 points)
14	Hughson	72.1% (±10.4 points)
15	Parklawn	70.0% (±19.4 points)
16	Oakdale	69.7% (±8.0 points)
17	Modesto	64.9% (±1.9 points)
18	Empire	62.8% (±14.5 points)
19	Turlock	62.7% (±3.0 points)
20	West Modesto	56.5% (±13.4 points)
21	Bret Harte	53.9% (±15.1 points)
22	Bystrom	52.1% (±11.6 points)
23	Riverdale Park	51.3% (±32.2 points)

Showing 13 of 24 places in Stanislaus 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 Modesto

What is the most common home size in Modesto?

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 44.8% of homes in Modesto, CA.

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

11.3% of homes in Modesto have one bedroom or none.

Sources

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