Homelessness Trends

Homelessness Trends Report

Every quarter, the MAG Homelessness Trends Report provides a snapshot of the trends in the population experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County. The report includes the number of people experiencing homelessness and more detailed information on demographics, subpopulations, and programs. The report includes data from the Maricopa Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) unless otherwise noted.

Actively Homeless

Actively Homeless Households are households that recently engaged with homeless service providers in Maricopa County during the month listed. This is a national best practice standard for understanding who is experiencing homelessness in our community.

Top Takeaways from the Report

1. There are a total of 5,544 households experiencing homelessness. Since December of 2021, the number of households experiencing homelessness has increased by 13%.

2. Of the 5,544 households, 577 households are families with minor children. These households encompass 2,100 people. Since December of 2021, the number of families experiencing homelessness has decreased by 11%.

3. The other 4,967 households are made up of adults. These households encompass 5,243 people. Since December of 2021, the number of singles experiencing homelessness has increased by 17%.

4. Fewer people experienced homelessness for the first time. In December, 804 households experienced homelessness for the first time compared to 909 new households in December of 2021, a decrease of 12%.

5. Not enough people are exiting homelessness fast enough. In December, 510 found housing. However, this represents 63% of the new people coming into the system.