The dashboard below includes data from PIT surveys conducted following each PIT count. PIT surveys are used to estimate the demographic and household characteristics of the unsheltered population as necessary for federal reporting. The surveys also help us understand key characteristics about the unhoused population that can be used for planning and program design.
Surveys were conducted by trained outreach workers and peer surveyors. In 2024, 956 surveys were completed and validated, including 120 surveys administered to youth.
Data notes and sources
Data notes and sources
Data Source
Communities receiving federal funding for homelessness services conduct a Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of people experiencing homelessness. The PIT Count is the primary source of nationwide data on homelessness. Following the sheltered and unsheltered count, and in partnership with outreach organizations and peer surveyors, the city and county of San Francisco conducts an in-person interview of sheltered and unsheltered individuals. The survey is developed and adjusted over time with guidance from HUD.
Data from the survey is used to infer the Point-in-Time Count estimates for the unsheltered count, as well as inform city wide homelessness initiatives. For more information about the methodology of this PIT survey see Appendix A of this year’s PIT report. (link)
Reporting Frequency
This dashboard shows PIT data from the most recent PIT survey as of spring 2024 and will be updated following the next PIT survey in the spring of 2026.
Data Notes
- Data can be viewed over time for a specific question. Data in this dashboard extends to the past 5 surveys from 2015 to 2024.
- Data for the following questions regarding the respondent’s household members and demographics of household members were left out of the dashboard due to a low response rate and concerns around anonymity.
For additional information including detailed data notes, key terms, and metrics, see the dashboard documentation.