Where homelessness rose and fell

Changes in 2026 total homeless Californians in compared to the most recent point in time survey (2024 or 2025) in each region.*

A bar chart showing the change in total homeless counts, expressed as a percent change, between either 2024 or 2025 and 2026. The largest decline was in Fresno and Madera counties, with a 34% drop. The largest increase was in Amador, Calveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne which saw a more than doubling —130%.

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*Areas with missing 2026 PIT count data not included. ** Fresno and Madera counties changed the way they counted in 2026 compared to last year, which could affect the perceived drop in homelessness.

Chart: Ben ChristopherSource: California counties and Continuum of Care programs, compiled by Marisa Kendall.Embed