How many bedrooms do homes in Athens, TN have?

Name: Bedrooms in Athens, TN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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In Athens, TN, 10.7% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 59.7% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 43.8% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 10.7%
3 or more bedrooms: 59.7% (±6.4 points)
Most common: 3 bedrooms

Homes in Athens by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	Athens	McMinn County	Tennessee	United States
No bedroom (studio)	3.5% (±2.1 points)	1.4%	1.7%	2.9%
1 bedroom	7.2% (±1.6 points)	4.8%	8.2%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	29.7% (±4.2 points)	26.0%	24.5%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	43.8% (±5.0 points)	50.7%	45.2%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	14.5% (±3.8 points)	13.4%	16.1%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	1.4% (±1.0 points)	3.7%	4.3%	4.9%

In Athens, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is lower than in McMinn County (67.8%).

It is not measurably different from Tennessee (65.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (61.1%).

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near Athens

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Athens
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
Athens	—	59.7% (±6.4 points)	—
Niota	5.2 mi	53.2% (±12.7 points)	Not measurably different
Englewood	7.0 mi	61.5% (±8.9 points)	Not measurably different
Etowah	9.3 mi	62.5% (±11.6 points)	Not measurably different
Decatur	12 mi	64.5% (±13.1 points)	Not measurably different
Sweetwater	12 mi	59.0% (±10.6 points)	Not measurably different
Calhoun	13 mi	74.2% (±14.4 points)	Not measurably different
Madisonville	14 mi	58.1% (±10.2 points)	Not measurably different
Charleston	15 mi	72.4% (±18.1 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms
1	Calhoun	74.2% (±14.4 points)
2	Etowah	62.5% (±11.6 points)
3	Englewood	61.5% (±8.9 points)
4	Athens	59.7% (±6.4 points)
5	Niota	53.2% (±12.7 points)

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 Athens

What is the most common home size in Athens?

The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 43.8% of homes in Athens, TN.

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

10.7% of homes in Athens have one bedroom or none.

Sources

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

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