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California has about 12% of America's population. Given how amenable the weather is for living outside of a house (little snow, rain, or cold weather in most p
by citrablue 8y ago
California has about 12% of America's population. Given how amenable the weather is for living outside of a house (little snow, rain, or cold weather in most population centers), I don't think a rate 2x the national average is unexpected. Regardless of the state's housing crunch.
- DoreenMichele 8y agoMy back of the napkin, middle of the night calculations put it at 8.5% (which I used in some other comment in this discussion). Googling by light of day suggests 12% is the correct figure. I've studied this problem space a fair amount. I agree that the weather is a factor. But I also think the housing issues are another major factor. At this point, I'm tired of arguing it. I run into this same argument over and over on Hacker News -- that the insane housing prices and shortages of affordable housing in California have no bearing whatsoever on the high rates of homelessness there. I continue to be flabbergasted by what looks to me like a ridiculous claim on the face of it. So, I think I'm done here for now and it's time for me to go do other things.