Recent Trends Among the Unsheltered in Los Angeles

Homelessness is a key policy concern in Los Angeles. However, there is a lack of accurate data about the dynamics and characteristics of the unsheltered population.
To better inform the development of effective policy to address homelessness, RAND continued its study of the number of people living unsheltered in Hollywood, Skid Row, and Venice, which started in the fall of 2021. RAND also collected survey data from people living unsheltered in these neighborhoods to provide information about individual housing needs, experiences, and preferences.
In this virtual conversation, RAND experts Jason Ward, Rick Garvey, and Sarah Hunter discuss findings from their latest report that includes results from the fall of 2021 through December 2023.