Homelessness Statistics for Monroe, NY

, New York

Total Homeless persons in Monroe County New York in 2019

849

There are an estimated 849 homeless individuals in Monroe County New York. That is a 2% 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

243

There are 243 in Monroe that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

There are 0 in Monroe that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

571

There are 243 in Monroe that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

35

There are 243 in Monroe that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

77

There are 77 in Monroe that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

There are 0 in Monroe that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Monroe County New York in 2019

77

There are an estimated 849 homeless individuals in Monroe County New York. That is a 2% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Monroe County New York

Total Chronic Homeless in Monroe County New York

86

There are -4 less homeless individuals in Monroe County New York than in 2018. That is a -4% 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

70

There are 77 in Monroe that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

16

There are 0 in Monroe that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Monroe County New York

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

65

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

5

Total Veteran Homeless

70

There are more homeless individuals in Monroe County New York than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Monroe County New York

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

89

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

3

Total Homeless Youth

92

There are 14 more homeless youths in Monroe County New York than in 2018. That is a 18% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Monroe County New York

2,780

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

Total number of shelters in Monroe County New York

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 585 emergency shelter beds in Monroe County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 139 Transitional Housing beds in Monroe 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 1465 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Monroe 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 591 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Monroe County.

Monroe County, New York Homeless Shelters and Services

3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Monroe County

Open Door Mission

Open Door Mission

Rochester, NY

FOOD & EMERGENCY HOUSINGThe Samaritan House Crisis Center provides shelter and bedding for up to 40 homeless men a night. In addition to overnight accommodations, we give our guests access t [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Nov 6, 2017
Francis Center (Catholic Family Services)

Francis Center (Catholic Family Services)

Rochester, NY

Catholic Family Center is the largest provider for supportive emergency housing in Monroe County.Catholic Family Center began the operation of Francis Center in 1991. Francis Center has fi [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 30, 2019
The Salvation Army of Rochester, NY

The Salvation Army of Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY

Genesis House: homeless and runaway youth shelter. Serves hundreds of teens ages 16-20 each year. 14 bed, co-ed facility is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and it is the only y [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 30, 2020

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
371
35
356
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


124
0


39
10


47
4


114
4
2015 Total 762 124 49 51 118
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
477
64
314
5


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


108
2


164
17


60
6


110
9
2016 Total 860 110 181 66 119
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
445
65
307
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


99
0


137
47


56
7


105
7
2017 Total 817 99 184 63 112
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
487
56
292
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


96
0


80
10


65
8


78
0
2018 Total 835 96 90 73 78
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
571
35
243
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


77
0


70
16


65
5


89
3
2019 Total 849 77 86 70 92
*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 45 8.8% 4151 46.7% 90.2%
2016 36 13.0% 4022 48.0% 93.0%
2017 32 8.8% 4085 43.3% 92.6%
2018 37 10.1% 4170 47.7% 97.0%
2019 47 9.1% 3845 47.8% 97.2%
*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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