Homelessness Statistics for Fairfax, VA
Total Homeless persons in Fairfax County Virginia in 2019
1,034
There are an estimated 1,034 homeless individuals in Fairfax County Virginia. That is a 5% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
526
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
419
Unsheltered individuals
89
Sheltered families
150
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Fairfax County Virginia in 2019
150
There are an estimated 1,034 homeless individuals in Fairfax County Virginia. That is a 5% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Fairfax County Virginia
Total Chronic Homeless in Fairfax County Virginia
213
There are 42 more homeless individuals in Fairfax County Virginia than in 2018. That is a 25% 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
157
Unsheltered Chronic
56
Veteran Homelessness in Fairfax County Virginia
Sheltered
29
Unsheltered
13
Total Veteran Homeless
42
There are more homeless individuals in Fairfax County Virginia than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Fairfax County Virginia
Sheltered
48
Unsheltered
1
Total Homeless Youth
49
There are -4 more homeless youths in Fairfax County Virginia than in 2018. That is a -8% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Fairfax County Virginia
1,946
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Fairfax County Virginia
4
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 483 emergency shelter beds in Fairfax County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 249 Transitional Housing beds in Fairfax 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 639 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Fairfax 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 269 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County, Virginia Homeless Shelters and Services
4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Fairfax County
Northern Virginia Family Service
Oakton, VA
Shelter & HousingWith 92 beds, SERVE Family Shelter is Northern Virginias largest family homeless shelter. On average, more than 40 percent of shelter guests are children. Shelter gues [...]
Embry Rucker Community Shelter
Reston , VA
Hours:Open 24 hours a dayThe Embry Rucker Community Shelter is a 70-bed residential shelter that provides healthy, safe, emergency housing for families and single men and women. We are ded [...]
Artemis House Emergency Shelter
Herndon, VA
Rapid Rehousing approach, operated by Shelter House, Inc.56-bed program, 24 hour emergency shelter intended for sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking survivors. [...]
New Hope - Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter
Fort Belvoir, VA
Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter is a 50 bed shelter located in a historic building on Fort Belvoir grounds outside the Tulley Gate, operated by New Hope Housing.Must call to get on waiting list [...]
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 |
421 68 715 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
213 0 |
155 48 |
41 5 |
49 4 |
| 2015 Total | 1,204 | 213 | 203 | 46 | 53 | |
| 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 |
410 74 575 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
178 0 |
103 43 |
25 12 |
43 1 |
| 2016 Total | 1,059 | 178 | 146 | 37 | 44 | |
| 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 |
387 105 469 3 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
141 1 |
87 63 |
21 13 |
47 2 |
| 2017 Total | 964 | 142 | 150 | 34 | 49 | |
| 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 |
413 86 488 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
151 0 |
117 54 |
22 11 |
51 2 |
| 2018 Total | 987 | 151 | 171 | 33 | 53 | |
| 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 |
419 89 526 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
150 0 |
157 56 |
29 13 |
48 1 |
| 2019 Total | 1,034 | 150 | 213 | 42 | 49 | |
- 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 | 125 | 12.0% | 2081 | 48.2% | 94.7% |
| 2016 | 106 | 13.1% | 2025 | 45.4% | 96.2% |
| 2017 | 90 | 11.2% | 2166 | 48.2% | 91.5% |
| 2018 | 95 | 12.1% | 1889 | 43.9% | 97.4% |
| 2019 | 104 | 10.5% | 1897 | 47.6% | 97.8% |
- 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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