Annual Count
HOMELESSNESS
IN PASADENA
1,047 people experienced homelessness during the 2024 calendar year, a 5% decrease from 2023. This annualized total offers a year-round picture of homelessness in Pasadena prior to the Eaton Fire. Unlike the Point in Time Count required by HUD, the Annual Count captures everyone who experienced homelessness at any time during the year.
How We Track Homelessness.
Homelessness affects more people over a year than a single night can show. To guide effective solutions, Pasadena uses two complementary approaches to measure homelessness.
Point In Time Count
The Point In Time Count produces a one-night snapshot of homelessness. It helps track trends over time but is sensitive to short-term fluctuations and doesn’t reflect year-round demand for services.
Annual Count
The Annual Count captures a broader range of experiences, including brief episodes of homelessness and repeat instances. This year's count showed that inflows into homelessness continue to outpace exits to housing.
Key Findings
Pasadena uses both annual and one-night counts to understand how homelessness is changing over time. The latest counts highlight the following findings:
01
5% Decrease in the Annual Count
In 2024, 1,047 people experienced homelessness in Pasadena, a 5% decrease from 2023, offering a year-round view of trends prior to the Eaton Fire.
03
Rise in Unsheltered Homelessness
During the 2025 Point In Time Count, the number of people living without shelter rose from 321 to 342.
02
327 People were Housed in 2024
Pasadena’s permanent housing efforts remained steady, with 327 people exiting homelessness into permanent housing, holding steady after a 2023 peak.
04
Regional Factors at Play
A growing share of unsheltered residents were last housed in nearby San Gabriel Valley cities, increasing from 9% in 2024 to 14% in 2025.
Pasadena’s homelessness data provides a clearer picture of who is experiencing homelessness and how patterns are shifting over time. These insights help shape local priorities and inform the strategies outlined in the Pasadena Homelessness Plan.
Pasadena Partnership
The Pasadena Partnership is the primary planning entity coordinating resources to end homelessness in our community. Our mission is simple but powerful: housing first. We believe that providing a stable home is the foundation for better health, education, and economic opportunities.
