More homeless people live in New York City than in any other city in the country, according to the latest figures from the federal government.

More than 76,000 homeless people live in the city, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, an increase of 4 percent compared to last year. Both the number of people living on the street and in shelters has gone up. Los Angeles has the second largest homeless population: 55,000.

Now, nearly 30 percent of the country’s homeless families with children live in New York. Federal officials say the numbers reflect the reality of life in one of the most expensive cities, with a serious affordable housing crisis. The only good news is a decrease in the number of homeless veterans.

“New York City is one of the most expensive and constrained housing markets in the nation, and the numbers released today reflect that reality,” said Lynne Patton, HUD's regional administrator for New York and New Jersey. “Our staff is working closely with partners across the city to implement the housing strategies needed to overcome this extraordinary challenge.”