Thursday, May 25, 2023

The Myth that Homeless is mainly due to "mental illness" has been debunked in New Mexico

 Rent for New Mexicans has increased 70% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 15%, which is one factor pushing more people into homelessness.

The state's Legislative Finance Committee reviewed a report this week, which showed nearly half of renters are cost-burdened and pay more than a third of their income on housing.

https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2023-05-25/housing-homelessness/study-new-mexico-homelessness-up-nearly-50-in-2023/a84577-1

Study: New Mexico Homelessness Up Nearly 50% in 2023




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