How many bedrooms do homes in East Chicago, IN have?
In East Chicago, IN, 16.9% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 50.6% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 35.9% of homes.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio or 1 bedroom
- 16.9%
- 3 or more bedrooms
- 50.6% (±4.0 points)
- Most common
- 3 bedrooms
Homes in East Chicago by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | East Chicago | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.5% (±2.7 points) | 7.2% | 9.2% | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.5% (±3.1 points) | 27.5% | 24.7% | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.9% (±3.1 points) | 42.6% | 43.3% | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.2% (±2.0 points) | 17.1% | 16.8% | 17.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 5.5% (±1.6 points) | 4.0% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
In East Chicago, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is lower than in Lake County (63.7%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (64.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (61.1%).
Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near East Chicago
| Place | Distance | Homes with 3 or more bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago | — | 50.6% (±4.0 points) | — |
| Whiting | 2.4 mi | 59.2% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Township (Lake County) | 2.9 mi | 59.0% (±2.1 points) | Higher |
| Hammond | 3.0 mi | 56.7% (±2.9 points) | Higher |
| Burnham | 4.8 mi | 62.7% (±11.1 points) | Higher |
| Calumet City | 5.7 mi | 57.9% (±4.4 points) | Higher |
| Gary | 6.8 mi | 54.7% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet Township | 6.8 mi | 55.5% (±2.0 points) | Higher |
| Highland | 7.0 mi | 62.2% (±4.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Township (Lake County), IN (59.0%), Hammond, IN (56.7%), Burnham, IL (62.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes with 3 or more bedrooms across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes with 3 or more bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Ross Township (Lake County) | 60.5% (±4.4 points) |
| 25 | Whiting | 59.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 26 | North Township (Lake County) | 59.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 27 | Hammond | 56.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 28 | Calumet Township | 55.5% (±2.0 points) |
| 29 | Gary | 54.7% (±2.4 points) |
| 30 | East Chicago | 50.6% (±4.0 points) |
| 31 | New Chicago | 48.7% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 31 places in Lake 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 East Chicago
What is the most common home size in East Chicago?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 35.9% of homes in East Chicago, IN.
How many studios and one-bedroom homes are in East Chicago?
16.9% of homes in East Chicago have one bedroom or none.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Chicago city, Indiana
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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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