Declining Homelessness Is Now A Trend In Los Angeles County
New data from LAHSA and research from RAND point to continued declines in homelessness across Los Angeles County, including communities where St. Joseph Center provides housing and homeless services.
For the second consecutive year, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) reported a decline in unsheltered homelessness across Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles. According to the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, unsheltered homelessness decreased by 9.5% countywide and 7.9% in the City of Los Angeles.
The findings point to progress made through coordinated efforts among LAHSA, local government, service providers, and community partners working to connect people experiencing homelessness with housing and supportive services.
Research from RAND also found declines in homelessness in several Los Angeles neighborhoods. According to RAND’s analysis, homelessness decreased by 25% in the past two years in Venice, where St. Joseph Center serves as the lead for the Coordinated Entry System, and declined by 25% in South Los Angeles and Central Los Angeles, two other communities where St. Joseph Center provides services.
While the findings are encouraging, sustained progress depends on continued investment in housing, outreach, supportive services, and the systems that help people move from homelessness into stable housing.
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