Homelessness Statistics for Berks, PA
Total Homeless persons in Berks County Pennsylvania in 2019
597
There are an estimated 597 homeless individuals in Berks County Pennsylvania. That is a 6% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
142
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
445
Unsheltered individuals
10
Sheltered families
46
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Berks County Pennsylvania in 2019
46
There are an estimated 597 homeless individuals in Berks County Pennsylvania. That is a 6% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Berks County Pennsylvania
Total Chronic Homeless in Berks County Pennsylvania
35
There are 30 more homeless individuals in Berks County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a 600% increase.
What is Chronic Homeless?
Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.
Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.
Sheltered chronic
25
Unsheltered Chronic
10
Veteran Homelessness in Berks County Pennsylvania
Sheltered
13
Unsheltered
0
Total Veteran Homeless
13
There are more homeless individuals in Berks County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Berks County Pennsylvania
Sheltered
35
Unsheltered
0
Total Homeless Youth
35
There are 14 more homeless youths in Berks County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a 67% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Berks County Pennsylvania
915
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Berks County Pennsylvania
3
What are Emergency Shelters?
Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 230 emergency shelter beds in Berks County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 276 Transitional Housing beds in Berks County.
What is Permanent Supportive Housing?
Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 349 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Berks County.
What is Rapid Re-Housing?
Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 60 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Berks County.
Berks County, Pennsylvania Homeless Shelters and Services
3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Berks County
Hope Rescue Mission
Reading, PA
SAFE HAVENYear round emergency shelter program that offers food, clothing and shelter for up to 85 men daily. Men are provided a single bed and lock [...]
Opportunity House Homeless Shelter
Reading, PA
Homeless Shelter is provided for 40 men and 35 women and children. The length of stay is assessed on a case by case basis. Each person is assigned a case manager and together they develop a self suffi [...]
Mary's Shelter
Reading, PA
Our goal is to provide temporary housing, while assisting the young women to coordinate counseling, education and quality prenatal care. The ultimate outcome is having a healthy infant born to a healt [...]
Point-In-Time Count Summary
| Total Homeless | Total Families | Total Chronic | Total Veterans | Total Youth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
381 4 176 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
66 0 |
79 4 |
41 1 |
29 0 |
| 2015 Total | 561 | 66 | 83 | 42 | 29 | |
| 2016 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
353 3 165 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
53 0 |
19 0 |
29 0 |
33 0 |
| 2016 Total | 521 | 53 | 19 | 29 | 33 | |
| 2017 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
353 13 168 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
52 0 |
0 2 |
38 0 |
28 1 |
| 2017 Total | 534 | 52 | 2 | 38 | 29 | |
| 2018 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
395 11 156 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
51 0 |
4 1 |
39 0 |
20 1 |
| 2018 Total | 562 | 51 | 5 | 39 | 21 | |
| 2019 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
445 10 142 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
46 0 |
25 10 |
13 0 |
35 0 |
| 2019 Total | 597 | 46 | 35 | 13 | 35 | |
- SI: Individuals in shelters
- UI: Unsheltered individuals
- IFS: Individuals in families shelters
- UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
- S: Sheltered
- H: Homeless
Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics
| Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) | Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months | 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time | Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH | Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 131 | 4.6% | 1446 | 70.4% | 92.7% |
| 2016 | 136 | 6.3% | 1168 | 59.2% | 93.5% |
| 2017 | 130 | 6.9% | 1287 | 56.7% | 94.9% |
| 2018 | 139 | 9.3% | 1311 | 43.0% | 90.7% |
| 2019 | 170 | 6.5% | 1263 | 38.1% | 95.0% |
- Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
- Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
- 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
- Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
- Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing
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