How many bedrooms do homes in South San Francisco, CA have?

Name: Bedrooms in South San Francisco, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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In South San Francisco, CA, 20.5% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 53.9% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 36.3% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 20.5%
3 or more bedrooms: 53.9% (±3.2 points)
Most common: 3 bedrooms

Homes in South San Francisco by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	South San Francisco	San Mateo County	California	United States
No bedroom (studio)	5.7% (±0.9 points)	5.7%	5.0%	2.9%
1 bedroom	14.8% (±1.6 points)	16.4%	13.2%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	25.6% (±2.3 points)	24.9%	26.9%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	36.3% (±2.7 points)	31.6%	32.8%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	14.1% (±1.7 points)	16.3%	17.6%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	3.5% (±0.6 points)	5.1%	4.5%	4.9%

In South San Francisco, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is not measurably different from San Mateo County (53.0%).

It is not measurably different from California (54.9%).

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

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near South San Francisco

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South San Francisco
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
South San Francisco	—	53.9% (±3.2 points)	—
Brisbane	1.5 mi	39.6% (±10.3 points)	Lower
San Bruno	3.6 mi	49.7% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Millbrae	4.1 mi	57.1% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Colma	4.4 mi	49.8% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Burlingame	4.6 mi	39.5% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Daly City	5.8 mi	53.5% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Broadmoor	6.3 mi	68.7% (±14.8 points)	Not measurably different
Pacifica	6.5 mi	68.3% (±4.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brisbane, CA (39.6%), Burlingame, CA (39.5%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pacifica, CA (68.3%).

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
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)
23	Colma	49.8% (±12.3 points)
24	San Bruno	49.7% (±3.4 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 South San Francisco

What is the most common home size in South San Francisco?

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 36.3% of homes in South San Francisco, CA.

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

20.5% of homes in South San Francisco have one bedroom or none.

Sources

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