How many bedrooms do homes in Santee, CA have?

Name: Bedrooms in Santee, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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In Santee, CA, 5.3% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 68.8% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 42.7% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 5.3%
3 or more bedrooms: 68.8% (±3.5 points)
Most common: 3 bedrooms

Homes in Santee by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	Santee	San Diego County	California	United States
No bedroom (studio)	0.9% (±0.4 points)	4.2%	5.0%	2.9%
1 bedroom	4.4% (±1.2 points)	13.6%	13.2%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	25.8% (±2.0 points)	30.0%	26.9%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	42.7% (±2.7 points)	29.6%	32.8%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	23.2% (±2.1 points)	17.7%	17.6%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	2.9% (±0.7 points)	4.8%	4.5%	4.9%

In Santee, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is higher than in San Diego County (52.1%).

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 Santee

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Santee
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
Santee	—	68.8% (±3.5 points)	—
Eucalyptus Hills	3.2 mi	88.1% (±17.3 points)	Higher
Bostonia	3.6 mi	48.6% (±6.3 points)	Lower
Winter Gardens	3.7 mi	57.3% (±6.1 points)	Lower
El Cajon	4.0 mi	40.9% (±2.5 points)	Lower
Lakeside	4.8 mi	65.0% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Granite Hills	5.9 mi	96.7% (±17.8 points)	Higher
La Mesa	6.3 mi	43.6% (±2.9 points)	Lower
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix	6.4 mi	74.8% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bostonia, CA (48.6%), Winter Gardens, CA (57.3%), El Cajon, CA (40.9%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eucalyptus Hills, CA (88.1%), Granite Hills, CA (96.7%).

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 Diego County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms
13	Valley Center	74.5% (±9.7 points)
14	Harbison Canyon	74.0% (±11.5 points)
15	Descanso	70.9% (±21.2 points)
16	Hidden Meadows	70.3% (±16.7 points)
17 (tie)	Alpine	69.7% (±7.8 points)
17 (tie)	Rancho San Diego	69.7% (±7.6 points)
19	Santee	68.8% (±3.5 points)
20	Julian	68.2% (±17.2 points)
21 (tie)	La Presa	67.9% (±4.5 points)
21 (tie)	Spring Valley	67.9% (±4.8 points)
23	Ramona	67.3% (±6.6 points)
24	Lakeside	65.0% (±5.3 points)
25	Camp Pendleton South	64.5% (±12.3 points)

Showing 13 of 50 places in San Diego 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 Santee

What is the most common home size in Santee?

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 42.7% of homes in Santee, CA.

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

5.3% of homes in Santee have one bedroom or none.

Sources

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