Homelessness Statistics for Erie, NY
Total Homeless persons in Erie County New York in 2019
924
There are an estimated 924 homeless individuals in Erie County New York. That is a -3% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
373
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
518
Unsheltered individuals
33
Sheltered families
118
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Erie County New York in 2019
118
There are an estimated 924 homeless individuals in Erie County New York. That is a -3% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Erie County New York
Total Chronic Homeless in Erie County New York
31
There are 6 more homeless individuals in Erie County New York than in 2018. That is a 24% 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
28
Unsheltered Chronic
3
Veteran Homelessness in Erie County New York
Sheltered
73
Unsheltered
1
Total Veteran Homeless
74
There are more homeless individuals in Erie County New York than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Erie County New York
Sheltered
52
Unsheltered
2
Total Homeless Youth
54
There are -22 more homeless youths in Erie County New York than in 2018. That is a -29% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Erie County New York
2,590
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Erie County New York
6
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 675 emergency shelter beds in Erie County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 285 Transitional Housing beds in Erie 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 1206 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Erie 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 384 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Erie County.
Erie County, New York Homeless Shelters and Services
6 Homeless Shelter Listings in Erie County
Emergency Shelter - Community Services for Every1
Buffalo, NY
Emergency Shelter for developmental disabled. Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled offers a variety of different housing options to meet every person's needs. Our residences [...]
Family Promise of WNY - Family Shelter
Buffalo, NY
Emergency shelter for families with children.We offer help for families consisting of: 2 parents with child(ren) Single parents with child(ren)mom or dad Guardians with c [...]
The Little Portion Friary
Buffalo, NY
The Mission of Little Portion Friary is to journey with the homeless, providing temporary shelter, meals, and counseling during their struggle to acquire permanent housing and jobs. We provided [...]
The Salvation Army Family Shelter
Buffalo, NY
The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.The Salvation Army's Emergency Family Shelter provides temporary living accommodations and programs that help enhance [...]
St. Luke's Mission of Mercy
Buffalo, NY
St. Luke's provides shelter for men and women of all ages. Our homeless shelter houses adult men who would otherwise have nowhere else to stay. There are full time Missionaries who live with the [...]
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 |
552 61 306 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
108 0 |
58 23 |
83 5 |
74 1 |
| 2015 Total | 919 | 108 | 81 | 88 | 75 | |
| 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 |
553 57 352 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
124 0 |
23 15 |
88 9 |
72 1 |
| 2016 Total | 962 | 124 | 38 | 97 | 73 | |
| 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 |
577 18 330 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
110 0 |
21 3 |
89 2 |
70 0 |
| 2017 Total | 925 | 110 | 24 | 91 | 70 | |
| 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 |
597 15 345 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
108 0 |
25 0 |
88 0 |
76 0 |
| 2018 Total | 957 | 108 | 25 | 88 | 76 | |
| 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 |
518 33 373 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
118 0 |
28 3 |
73 1 |
52 2 |
| 2019 Total | 924 | 118 | 31 | 74 | 54 | |
- 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 | 71 | 11.4% | 3184 | 44.5% | 93.6% |
| 2016 | 68 | 9.1% | 3624 | 36.2% | 95.1% |
| 2017 | 62 | 7.5% | 4085 | 39.3% | 95.7% |
| 2018 | 54 | 8.6% | 4086 | 40.6% | 96.9% |
| 2019 | 56 | 9.8% | 3813 | 41.6% | 97.4% |
- 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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