HOMELESSNESS
IN PASADENA
577 people experienced homelessness in Pasadena on the night of the 2026 Point-in-Time Count, a 1% decrease from 2025. The Annual Count, expected later this summer, will provide a fuller picture by capturing everyone who experienced homelessness at any point during the year.
Point in Time Count
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.
2026 Point In Time Count Findings
Pasadena uses both annual and one-night counts to understand how homelessness is changing over time. The latest Point In Time Count highlight the following findings:
01
Fewer People were Unsheltered
There was a 6% decrease in the unsheltered count.
03
Impact of
Fires
29% of unsheltered people were affected by the Eaton Fire.
02
Ties to Pasadena
76% of unsheltered people had close ties to Pasadena.
04
More People were Sheltered
There was a 7% increase in sheltered homelessness.
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.
