How many bedrooms do homes in San Carlos, CA have?

Name: Bedrooms in San Carlos, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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In San Carlos, CA, 13.9% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 61.9% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 34.6% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 13.9%
3 or more bedrooms: 61.9% (±3.8 points)
Most common: 3 bedrooms

Homes in San Carlos by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	San Carlos	San Mateo County	California	United States
No bedroom (studio)	2.9% (±1.4 points)	5.7%	5.0%	2.9%
1 bedroom	11.0% (±1.9 points)	16.4%	13.2%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	24.2% (±2.4 points)	24.9%	26.9%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	34.6% (±2.3 points)	31.6%	32.8%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	20.8% (±2.7 points)	16.3%	17.6%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	6.5% (±1.4 points)	5.1%	4.5%	4.9%

In San Carlos, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is higher than in San Mateo County (53.0%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (61.1%).

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near San Carlos

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with San Carlos
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
San Carlos	—	61.9% (±3.8 points)	—
Belmont	1.8 mi	53.2% (±4.7 points)	Lower
Emerald Lake Hills	2.3 mi	83.8% (±10.8 points)	Higher
Redwood City	3.2 mi	44.1% (±2.2 points)	Lower
North Fair Oaks	3.9 mi	35.9% (±5.1 points)	Lower
Highlands	4.5 mi	89.5% (±10.4 points)	Higher
Baywood Park	4.6 mi	98.7% (±16.1 points)	Higher
Foster City	4.6 mi	49.1% (±3.0 points)	Lower
Atherton	4.7 mi	96.2% (±9.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Belmont, CA (53.2%), Redwood City, CA (44.1%), North Fair Oaks, CA (35.9%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Emerald Lake Hills, CA (83.8%), Highlands, CA (89.5%), Baywood Park, CA (98.7%).

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

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms across San Mateo County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms
10	Woodside	78.1% (±8.9 points)
11	Portola Valley	73.4% (±13.6 points)
12	Moss Beach	69.0% (±19.4 points)
13	Broadmoor	68.7% (±14.8 points)
14	Pacifica	68.3% (±4.1 points)
15	Half Moon Bay	66.0% (±8.7 points)
16	San Carlos	61.9% (±3.8 points)
17	Millbrae	57.1% (±4.1 points)
18	South San Francisco	53.9% (±3.2 points)
19	Menlo Park	53.8% (±3.6 points)
20	Daly City	53.5% (±2.7 points)
21	Belmont	53.2% (±4.7 points)
22	East Palo Alto	50.5% (±5.9 points)

Showing 13 of 31 places in San Mateo 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 San Carlos

What is the most common home size in San Carlos?

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 34.6% of homes in San Carlos, CA.

How many studios and one-bedroom homes are in San Carlos?

13.9% of homes in San Carlos have one bedroom or none.

Sources

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