Homelessness surged 18% to a new record in 2024 amid a lack of affordable housing across the U.S.
Homelessness in the U.S. jumped 18.1% this year, hitting a record level, with the dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in some regions of the country, federal officials said Friday.
Homelessness hit record high this year amid affordable housing shortage
Homelessness in the U.S. hit the highest level on record this year as the affordable housing crisis intensifies, federal regulators said Friday. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) tallied more than 770,
U.S. homelessness rises 18% amid affordable housing shortage
Homelessness rose 18% in the U.S. this year as the affordable housing crisis, inflation, stagnant wages and natural disasters pummeled communities across the country, federal officials said Friday.
US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country,
U.S. homelessness surged 18 percent to record level, annual report says
The report attributed the historically high number to several factors, including a multi-year surge in home prices and a reduction in covid-era assistance.
U.S. Saw Staggering 18% Rise In Homelessness In 2024
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New report shows disturbing 18% rise in the number of homeless in the U.S.
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