How many bedrooms do homes in Evanston, IL have?

Name: Bedrooms in Evanston, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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In Evanston, IL, 25.8% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 42.8% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 31.3% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 25.8%
3 or more bedrooms: 42.8% (±2.5 points)
Most common: 2 bedrooms

Homes in Evanston by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	Evanston	Cook County	Illinois	United States
No bedroom (studio)	5.0% (±0.9 points)	5.1%	3.1%	2.9%
1 bedroom	20.8% (±1.8 points)	16.1%	11.5%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	31.3% (±1.8 points)	30.4%	27.7%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	24.2% (±2.0 points)	31.1%	35.8%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	13.5% (±1.2 points)	12.8%	16.9%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	5.1% (±0.8 points)	4.6%	4.8%	4.9%

In Evanston, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is lower than in Cook County (48.5%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (57.5%).

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

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near Evanston

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Evanston
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
Evanston	—	42.8% (±2.5 points)	—
Skokie	2.5 mi	59.6% (±3.2 points)	Higher
Wilmette	2.8 mi	81.9% (±4.8 points)	Higher
Kenilworth	3.1 mi	93.2% (±9.0 points)	Higher
Niles Township	3.4 mi	62.8% (±2.5 points)	Higher
Lincolnwood	3.5 mi	79.3% (±7.7 points)	Higher
New Trier Township	4.6 mi	84.5% (±3.6 points)	Higher
Golf	4.7 mi	96.7% (±20.9 points)	Higher
Winnetka	4.8 mi	90.3% (±7.9 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Skokie, IL (59.6%), Wilmette, IL (81.9%), Kenilworth, IL (93.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms
131 (tie)	Oak Park	44.4% (±2.5 points)
131 (tie)	Oak Park Township	44.4% (±2.5 points)
133 (tie)	Prospect Heights	44.1% (±6.7 points)
133 (tie)	Schaumburg	44.1% (±2.1 points)
135	Worth	44.0% (±5.9 points)
136	Palos Hills	43.3% (±5.7 points)
137 (tie)	Evanston	42.8% (±2.5 points)
137 (tie)	Riverdale	42.8% (±5.1 points)
139	Harwood Heights	40.4% (±7.0 points)
140	Crestwood	40.2% (±7.3 points)
141	Justice	39.3% (±4.7 points)
142	Chicago	39.2% (±0.4 points)
143	River Grove	36.6% (±7.1 points)

Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook 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 Evanston

What is the most common home size in Evanston?

The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 31.3% of homes in Evanston, IL.

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

25.8% of homes in Evanston have one bedroom or none.

Sources

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

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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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