Homelessness Statistics for Westchester, NY
Total Homeless persons in Westchester County New York in 2019
1,812
There are an estimated 1,812 homeless individuals in Westchester County New York. That is a -1% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
1205
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
575
Unsheltered individuals
32
Sheltered families
389
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Westchester County New York in 2019
389
There are an estimated 1,812 homeless individuals in Westchester County New York. That is a -1% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Westchester County New York
Total Chronic Homeless in Westchester County New York
84
There are -56 less homeless individuals in Westchester County New York than in 2018. That is a -40% 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
77
Unsheltered Chronic
7
Veteran Homelessness in Westchester County New York
Sheltered
41
Unsheltered
1
Total Veteran Homeless
42
There are more homeless individuals in Westchester County New York than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Westchester County New York
Sheltered
50
Unsheltered
1
Total Homeless Youth
51
There are -22 more homeless youths in Westchester County New York than in 2018. That is a -30% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Westchester County New York
6,589
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Westchester County New York
7
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 1016 emergency shelter beds in Westchester County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 677 Transitional Housing beds in Westchester 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 1514 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Westchester 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 440 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Westchester County.
Westchester County, New York Homeless Shelters and Services
7 Homeless Shelter Listings in Westchester County
Lifting Up Westchester
White Plains, NY
Lifting Up Westchester restores hope to Westchester Countys men, women and children in need by providing them with food, shelter and support and lifting them to greater self-sufficiency wi [...]
Westchester County Department of Social Services
White Plains, NY
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pmProvides the referrals for temporary shelter to homeless families, singles, and childless couples in the county. The office has a contra [...]
YMCA Temporary Shelter For Men Kingdom Christian Cultural Center
Yonkers, NY
Temporary Homeless Shelter for men due to the closing of the Sharing Community Men's Drop In Center. Up to 50 men can be provided food and shelter at a time at this shelter location. If th [...]
The Oasis Shelter New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY
A 32 bed shelter which offers temporary shelter, clean bedding, and three meals per day for men and women who are faced with homelessness. The shelter is also handicapped accessible. Men and women all [...]
The Grasslands Homeless Shelter
Valhalla, NY
They provide shelter for homeless men, women, and couples without children. Call for referral information. [...]
Open Arms Men's Shelter
White Plains, NY
Open Arms provides a full range of shelter and rehabilitative services for up to 38 single, homeless men 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The shelter also operates an Emergency Center where individuals [...]
Samaritan House Women’s Shelter
White Plains, NY
Samaritan House provides temporary shelter and rehabilitative services to homeless women suffering from substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS and those just out of prison on par [...]
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 |
704 27 1066 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
375 0 |
141 19 |
179 2 |
57 2 |
| 2015 Total | 1,797 | 375 | 160 | 181 | 59 | |
| 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 |
624 34 1092 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
362 0 |
112 14 |
126 2 |
80 5 |
| 2016 Total | 1,750 | 362 | 126 | 128 | 85 | |
| 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 |
622 47 1163 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
383 0 |
91 18 |
116 5 |
66 2 |
| 2017 Total | 1,832 | 383 | 109 | 121 | 68 | |
| 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 |
567 44 1216 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
396 0 |
126 14 |
42 3 |
69 4 |
| 2018 Total | 1,827 | 396 | 140 | 45 | 73 | |
| 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 |
575 32 1205 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
389 0 |
77 7 |
41 1 |
50 1 |
| 2019 Total | 1,812 | 389 | 84 | 42 | 51 | |
- 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 | 184 | 0.7% | 3031 | 45.0% | 95.8% |
| 2016 | 185 | 2.8% | 2883 | 33.1% | 95.8% |
| 2017 | 212 | 4.8% | 2436 | 30.6% | 97.0% |
| 2018 | 223 | 6.3% | 2943 | 25.4% | 98.7% |
| 2019 | 239 | 9.0% | 2911 | 25.5% | 98.7% |
- 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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