How many bedrooms do homes in Independence, MO have?

Name: Bedrooms in Independence, MO, 2020–2024
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In Independence, MO, 12.9% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 58.8% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 43.2% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 12.9%
3 or more bedrooms: 58.8% (±1.8 points)
Most common: 3 bedrooms

Homes in Independence by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	Independence	Jackson County	Missouri	United States
No bedroom (studio)	1.6% (±0.4 points)	3.2%	2.0%	2.9%
1 bedroom	11.3% (±1.3 points)	12.8%	9.7%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	28.3% (±1.7 points)	26.2%	26.1%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	43.2% (±1.4 points)	39.3%	41.3%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	13.3% (±1.1 points)	14.9%	16.3%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	2.3% (±0.4 points)	3.6%	4.6%	4.9%

In Independence, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is not measurably different from Jackson County (57.8%).

It is also lower than in Missouri (62.2%).

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

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near Independence

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Independence
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
Independence	—	58.8% (±1.8 points)	—
Sugar Creek	4.8 mi	51.6% (±12.2 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Tapawingo	4.8 mi	69.2% (±12.0 points)	Not measurably different
River Bend	6.8 mi	77.8% (±153.5 points)	Not measurably different
Blue Springs	6.8 mi	72.8% (±3.2 points)	Higher
Blue Summit	6.9 mi	58.3% (±31.6 points)	Not measurably different
Birmingham	7.7 mi	35.4% (±37.6 points)	Not measurably different
Raytown	8.6 mi	67.0% (±4.4 points)	Higher
Grain Valley	8.8 mi	78.8% (±7.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blue Springs, MO (72.8%), Raytown, MO (67.0%), Grain Valley, MO (78.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms
6 (tie)	Lee's Summit	72.8% (±2.4 points)
9	Oak Grove	71.4% (±6.7 points)
10	Lake Tapawingo	69.2% (±12.0 points)
11	Sibley	67.8% (±14.1 points)
12	Raytown	67.0% (±4.4 points)
13	Buckner	59.3% (±14.6 points)
14	Independence	58.8% (±1.8 points)
15	Blue Summit	58.3% (±31.6 points)
16	Grandview	57.3% (±4.7 points)
17	Kansas City	53.9% (±0.9 points)
18	Sugar Creek	51.6% (±12.2 points)
19	Unity Village	34.0% (±36.4 points)

Showing 12 of 19 places in Jackson 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 Independence

What is the most common home size in Independence?

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 43.2% of homes in Independence, MO.

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

12.9% of homes in Independence have one bedroom or none.

Sources

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

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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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