How many bedrooms do homes in Kansas City, MO have?
In Kansas City, MO, 18.9% 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, 35.9% of homes.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio or 1 bedroom
- 18.9%
- 3 or more bedrooms
- 53.9% (±0.9 points)
- Most common
- 3 bedrooms
Homes in Kansas City by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | Kansas City | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.9% (±0.3 points) | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.0% (±0.5 points) | 12.8% | 9.7% | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% (±0.8 points) | 26.2% | 26.1% | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.9% (±0.7 points) | 39.3% | 41.3% | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 14.9% | 16.3% | 17.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 3.8% (±0.3 points) | 3.6% | 4.6% | 4.9% |
In Kansas City, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is lower than in 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 Kansas City
| Place | Distance | Homes with 3 or more bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | — | 53.9% (±0.9 points) | — |
| North Kansas City | 1.3 mi | 17.7% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Avondale | 2.0 mi | 66.6% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph | 3.7 mi | 65.0% (±103.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Summit | 4.6 mi | 58.3% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northmoor | 5.1 mi | 57.6% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oaks | 5.1 mi | 94.5% (±34.5 points) | Higher |
| Oakwood | 5.3 mi | 86.0% (±26.0 points) | Higher |
| Riverside | 5.5 mi | 45.3% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Kansas City, MO (17.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oaks, MO (94.5%), Oakwood, MO (86.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 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 Kansas City
What is the most common home size in Kansas City?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 35.9% of homes in Kansas City, MO.
How many studios and one-bedroom homes are in Kansas City?
18.9% of homes in Kansas City have one bedroom or none.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kansas City 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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