How many bedrooms do homes in South Bend, IN have?

Name: Bedrooms in South Bend, IN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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In South Bend, IN, 13.2% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 55.7% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 39.2% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 13.2%
3 or more bedrooms: 55.7% (±2.1 points)
Most common: 3 bedrooms

Homes in South Bend by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	South Bend	St. Joseph County	Indiana	United States
No bedroom (studio)	2.2% (±0.6 points)	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%
1 bedroom	11.0% (±1.1 points)	10.2%	9.2%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	31.1% (±1.8 points)	26.7%	24.7%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	39.2% (±1.6 points)	40.3%	43.3%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	13.4% (±1.1 points)	16.8%	16.8%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	3.1% (±0.7 points)	4.1%	4.3%	4.9%

In South Bend, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is lower than in St. Joseph County (61.2%).

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 South Bend

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Bend
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
South Bend	—	55.7% (±2.1 points)	—
Portage Township (St. Joseph County)	0.6 mi	55.3% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Notre Dame	2.3 mi	4.1% (±20.8 points)	Lower
Roseland	3.0 mi	46.2% (±10.3 points)	Not measurably different
Ardmore	3.1 mi	42.5% (±15.1 points)	Not measurably different
Indian Village	3.2 mi	88.7% (±33.0 points)	Not measurably different
German Township (St. Joseph County)	4.0 mi	61.3% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Clay Township (St. Joseph County)	4.4 mi	59.0% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Gilmer Park	4.4 mi	80.3% (±16.5 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Notre Dame, IN (4.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gilmer Park, IN (80.3%).

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

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms across St. Joseph County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms
12	Olive Township (St. Joseph County)	64.3% (±7.5 points)
13	Lincoln Township (St. Joseph County)	62.2% (±9.4 points)
14	German Township (St. Joseph County)	61.3% (±6.4 points)
15	Clay Township (St. Joseph County)	59.0% (±4.2 points)
16	New Carlisle	57.5% (±10.5 points)
17	Penn Township (St. Joseph County)	57.1% (±3.0 points)
18	South Bend	55.7% (±2.1 points)
19	Walkerton	55.5% (±9.9 points)
20	Portage Township (St. Joseph County)	55.3% (±2.2 points)
21	Roseland	46.2% (±10.3 points)
22	Mishawaka	43.0% (±2.9 points)
23	Lakeville	32.2% (±13.8 points)
24	Notre Dame	4.1% (±20.8 points)

Showing 13 of 24 places in St. Joseph 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 Bend

What is the most common home size in South Bend?

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 39.2% of homes in South Bend, IN.

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

13.2% of homes in South Bend have one bedroom or none.

Sources

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