The U.S. experienced an 18% increase in homelessness in 2024, marking one of the sharpest rises in recent history. The HUD report revealed over 770,000 people were homeless in January, with California and New York leading the way at rates significantly higher than the national average of 23 per 10,000.
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
Nine of the 10 states with the highest homelessness rates are governed by Democrats, raising concerns about the policies driving the crisis. California reported 48 homeless individuals per 10,000, while New York saw a staggering 81 per 10,000 residents.
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
Criticism poured in from lawmakers, with Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) calling the situation a “devastating state of affairs under the Biden Admin.” She supports the ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan effort to address affordable housing challenges.
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
Robert Greenway of the Heritage Foundation pointed to the administration’s immigration policies, saying, “Sheltering millions of illegal immigrants has left American citizens behind.” This sentiment echoes broader frustrations with federal priorities under Biden’s leadership.
🏚️ 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
While homelessness among veterans reached a record low, the overall crisis highlights systemic issues that remain unaddressed. Critics argue that the administration’s approach has failed to deliver meaningful solutions.
🇺🇸 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
The Biden-Harris administration faces mounting criticism as the housing crisis deepens in its final year.
