Data collected by county Health, Housing & Homeless Services workers reflects a “meaningful” drop in the number of homeless people in Contra Costa County this year over previous years – 725 fewer people than those counted in 2024.
Although the findings may come as a surprise to residents encountering the unhoused on local streets, they provide a glimmer of hope for a segment of society many feel have been neglected for too long.
Additional findings concluded:
- Homelessness decreased by more than 30% in Central, East and West County.
- Temporary and permanent housing beds increased by 34% since 2023.
- Substantial local progress, including a 60% drop in Martinez, 46% in Richmond and 40% in Antioch.
Contra Costa County released its 2025 Point in Time Count which shows 2,118 people experiencing homelessness – 26% less between 2024 and 2025…