unsheltered homelessness
Coverage of unsheltered homelessness in the Nexus archive.
- Philadelphia’s unsheltered homeless population shrinks by 39%, according to latest point-in-time count
Philadelphia's unsheltered homeless population decreased by 39% in the latest point-in-time count, with 711 people living outside compared to the previous year. The total homeless population dropped by 7%, from 5,516 to 5,163 people, marking the first decline in unsheltered homelessness in two years. Officials emphasized the need for continued efforts to expand shelter, outreach, and affordable housing.
- Homeless Response System Faces Increasing Financial Challenges
The city’s Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee will review the 2026 Point-in-Time Homeless Count as officials plan for a year-round shelter. Anticipated reductions in federal, state, and county funding threaten to strain the city’s homelessness response, despite a first decline in unsheltered homelessness in five years.
- Pasadena Homelessness Population Holds Nearly Flat as Fewer Sleep Outside
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Pasadena remained nearly unchanged in 2026, with 577 people counted, a decrease of four from 2025. However, unsheltered homelessness fell by 6% for the first time in five years.