Homelessness Statistics for Marin, CA

, California

Total Homeless persons in Marin County California in 2019

1,034

There are an estimated 1,034 homeless individuals in Marin County California. 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

Sheltered individuals in families

130

There are 130 in Marin that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

17

There are 17 in Marin that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

196

There are 130 in Marin that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

691

There are 130 in Marin that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

50

There are 50 in Marin that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

4

There are 4 in Marin that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Marin County California in 2019

54

There are an estimated 1,034 homeless individuals in Marin County California. That is a -6% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Marin County California

Total Chronic Homeless in Marin County California

250

There are -138 less homeless individuals in Marin County California than in 2018. That is a -36% drop .

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

Sheltered chronic

84

There are 50 in Marin that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

166

There are 4 in Marin that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Marin County California

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

19

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

80

Total Veteran Homeless

99

There are more homeless individuals in Marin County California than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Marin County California

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

6

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

101

Total Homeless Youth

107

There are -26 more homeless youths in Marin County California than in 2018. That is a -20% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Marin County California

1,050

This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.

Total number of shelters in Marin County California

1

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 204 emergency shelter beds in Marin County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 199 Transitional Housing beds in Marin 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 436 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Marin 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 92 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Marin County.

Marin County, California Homeless Shelters and Services

1 Homeless Shelter Listings in Marin County

St Vincent De Paul Homeless Help Desk

St Vincent De Paul Homeless Help Desk

San Rafael, CA

Services:Basic items (Food, financial assistance, clothing)Work with you to improve your housing situationLocation:Above the Free Dining Room at 822 B [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 27, 2022

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
289
826
194
9


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


55
2


30
233


25
41


16
351
2015 Total 1,318 57 263 66 367
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
244
826
179
9


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


55
2


24
233


37
41


3
351
2016 Total 1,258 57 257 78 354
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
239
678
170
30


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


67
8


42
287


27
67


12
115
2017 Total 1,117 75 329 94 127
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
242
678
145
30


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


50
8


101
287


22
67


18
115
2018 Total 1,095 58 388 89 133
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
196
691
130
17


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


50
4


84
166


19
80


6
101
2019 Total 1,034 54 250 99 107
*Key
  • 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 253 18.1% 713 61.8% 96.0%
2016 447 9.6% 491 46.5% 95.2%
2017 180 12.3% 558 47.1% 96.3%
2018 211 4.9% 543 68.9% 96.0%
2019 254 2.9% 543 29.9% 96.6%
*Key
  • 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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