Nearly half of the estimated 365,000 households who left the Bay for the Central Valley between 2010 and 2016 earned less than $50,000 a year

“Adults and children in families make up about 33 percent of the homeless population.”

Only 19 homes are available for every 100 low-income renters looking in San Mateo County and only 26 homes are available for every 100 looking in Alameda County. This interactive map from Urban Institute shows the number of affordable homes available to low-income renters needing homes across the U.S. View the map to see the gap in your county.

“Affordable and stable housing plays a critical role in supporting the health and wellbeing of children. Research from Children’s HealthWatch shows public investment in housing—including housing for homeless families and rental assistance for food-insecure families—improves the health outcomes of vulnerable infants and young children and lowers health care spending.”

Investment in homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing programs and new housing opportunities stabilizes families and has cost savings.