Homelessness Trends

Data is at the heart of our initiatives. Here, we share meaningful insights and stories that highlight the efforts to prevent homelessness.

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.

Top Takeaways from the Homelessness Trends Report, Q4 2024

There are more people entering homelessness than leaving homelessness. From January 2024 – December 2024, there were 19 new people experiencing homelessness for every 10 people finding housing.
There is still a significant number of new people entering homelessness each month. In December, 905 households experienced homelessness for the first time, averaging 962 households over the last year.
Breakdown of people experiencing homelessness:

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.