The number of unhoused people living in and around Los Angeles is trending downward, local experts say, but that’s not the case for at least one group: older adults.

In the city of L.A., the number of people aged 65 and older experiencing homelessness jumped more than 17% since last year, and more than 36% in two years, according to annual point-in-time counts.

Among the unhoused, older adults are estimated to be the fastest-growing population in California, experts say.

The number of unhoused people living in and around Los Angeles is trending downward, local experts say, but that&rsquo;s not the case for at least one group: older adults.
In the city of L.A., the number of people aged 65 and older experiencing homelessness jumped more than 17% since last year, and more than 36% in two years, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/homelessness-la-region-annual-count-2025" data-cms-ai="0">annual point-in-time counts</a>.
Among the unhoused, older adults are estimated to be the&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/health/2023/02/california-homeless-seniors/" data-cms-ai="0">fastest-growing</a>&nbsp;population in California, experts say.