Homelessness Statistics for Somerset, NJ
Total Homeless persons in Somerset County New Jersey in 2019
301
There are an estimated 301 homeless individuals in Somerset County New Jersey. That is a 38% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
104
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
191
Unsheltered individuals
6
Sheltered families
35
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Somerset County New Jersey in 2019
35
There are an estimated 301 homeless individuals in Somerset County New Jersey. That is a 38% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Somerset County New Jersey
Total Chronic Homeless in Somerset County New Jersey
7
There are 2 more homeless individuals in Somerset County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a 40% 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
6
Unsheltered Chronic
1
Veteran Homelessness in Somerset County New Jersey
Sheltered
98
Unsheltered
0
Total Veteran Homeless
98
There are more homeless individuals in Somerset County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Somerset County New Jersey
Sheltered
39
Unsheltered
0
Total Homeless Youth
39
There are 18 more homeless youths in Somerset County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a 86% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Somerset County New Jersey
582
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Somerset County New Jersey
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 105 emergency shelter beds in Somerset County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 192 Transitional Housing beds in Somerset 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 283 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Somerset 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 2 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Somerset County.
Somerset County, New Jersey Homeless Shelters and Services
4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Somerset County
Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children
Bridgewater, NJ
They serve teenagers ages 13-21. They offer street outreach, emergency shelter, group home housing and support services, residential transitional-living programs, nonresidential independent-li [...]
Samaritan Homeless Interim
Somerville, NJ
They provide emergency shelter and rental assistance to homeless or near homeless individuals and their families who are unable to obtain assistance from government or other agencies. They also [...]
Somerset County Social Services Emergency Assistance
Somerville, NJ
Pays for temporary emergency shelter and food. Also available to TANF and SSI recipients who are victims of domestic violence. Also temporary assistance with rent, security deposits or utilities can b [...]
Resource Center of Somerset
Hillsborough, NJ
Eligibility: Battered women and their families.The Resource Center of Somerset is a private, non profit agency that provides counseling and temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence. [...]
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 |
242 5 95 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
33 0 |
30 2 |
162 0 |
31 0 |
| 2015 Total | 342 | 33 | 32 | 162 | 31 | |
| 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 |
158 9 51 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
18 0 |
1 0 |
90 2 |
24 1 |
| 2016 Total | 218 | 18 | 1 | 92 | 25 | |
| 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 |
171 5 68 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
23 0 |
1 2 |
100 0 |
29 0 |
| 2017 Total | 244 | 23 | 3 | 100 | 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 |
146 6 66 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
25 0 |
3 2 |
86 1 |
20 1 |
| 2018 Total | 218 | 25 | 5 | 87 | 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 |
191 6 104 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
35 0 |
6 1 |
98 0 |
39 0 |
| 2019 Total | 301 | 35 | 7 | 98 | 39 | |
- 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 | 0.0% | 181 | 74.9% | 93.5% |
| 2016 | 212 | 0.3% | 277 | 66.5% | 95.5% |
| 2017 | 142 | 0.0% | 366 | 45.1% | 96.0% |
| 2018 | 172 | 2.9% | 506 | 44.6% | 98.1% |
| 2019 | 168 | 3.9% | 469 | 48.9% | 100.0% |
- 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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