Homelessness Surges 18% In Biden’s Final Year
New federal data reveals homelessness in the U.S. rose sharply by 18% in 2024, a staggering increase attributed by many to the Biden administration’s failed policies. The report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) counted over 770,000 homeless individuals as of January, marking the largest recorded increase in recent years.
It should be abundantly clear that Democrat policies and Democrat governance are the primary reasons for the surge in homelessness. https://t.co/WoGHmVAOi1
— El Jefe de Colorado Tweets (@jefe_tweets) December 28, 2024
California and New York lead the nation with the highest rates of homelessness, with 48 and 81 homeless individuals per 10,000 residents, respectively—far exceeding the national average of 23 per 10,000. Both states, governed by Democrats, exemplify the broader trend, as nine out of the 10 states with the highest homelessness rates are under Democratic leadership.
U.S. homelessness is up 18.1%, driven by lack of affordable housing, natural disasters and a surge in migrants.https://t.co/TDZ2I2qO4h
— KTAR News 92.3 (@KTAR923) December 28, 2024
“This is the devastating state of affairs under the Biden Admin,” Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) said in response. She called for actionable solutions to address the housing crisis and voiced support for the ROAD to Housing Act, sponsored by Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC).
Look at this news article from The Daily Caller: Biden Admin Partially Blames Immigration Surge For Massive Spike In Homelessness https://t.co/KNzkU1Ktmh
This is totally on the illicit O’Biden Administration.— Johnny Bravo (@johnny_bra6888) December 28, 2024
HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman claimed the administration is committed to affordable housing, yet critics argue that Biden’s policies have exacerbated the crisis. Robert Greenway of the Heritage Foundation pointed to policies prioritizing resources for illegal immigrants, saying they’ve left American citizens without adequate support.
🏚️ USA: Homelessness up 18% as Many Can't Afford Housing
The number of homeless people in the US has increased by 18%, fueled by rising housing costs, natural disasters, and a surge of migrants. These factors are putting many Americans at risk of losing their homes.#Homelessness…— Amaravati Today (@amaravati_today) December 28, 2024
Despite the grim statistics, one positive outcome noted in the report was a record low in homelessness among veterans. This decline was credited to targeted programs and bipartisan efforts to assist former service members.
🇺🇸 US Homelessness Rises by 18% Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
A new HUD report reveals a 771,000-person homeless population, marking an 18% increase in the past year. Main Cause: Lack of affordable housing options. This surge underscores the urgent need for housing reforms and… https://t.co/110xH4b8nx pic.twitter.com/gY7VJtrZ7Y
— Silvio do Quental (@SilviodoQuental) December 28, 2024
As the Biden-Harris administration nears its end, the worsening homelessness crisis underscores the growing frustration among Americans with current leadership.