According to a report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), California has experienced one of the largest decreases in homelessness over the past year. The state recorded a total unhoused population of 181,934 in 2025, reflecting an almost 3% decrease from the previous year. This places California among the five states with the largest reductions in homelessness, alongside Illinois, which reported a 44% decrease, Hawaii with a 41% decrease, Florida at 11%, and New York at 8%.
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California reports significant decrease in homelessness, HUD data shows
California has reported a nearly 3% decrease in homelessness in 2025, according to HUD data. This positions the state among the top five states for reductions in homelessness, with Illinois, Hawaii, Florida, and New York also showing notable decreases.
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California reports one of largest drops in homelessness in past year, Hud reports
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California reports significant decrease in homelessness, HUD data shows