Homelessness Statistics for Dutchess, NY

, New York

Total Homeless persons in Dutchess County New York in 2019

533

There are an estimated 533 homeless individuals in Dutchess County New York. That is a 34% 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

264

There are 264 in Dutchess that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

259

There are 264 in Dutchess that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

10

There are 264 in Dutchess that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

85

There are 85 in Dutchess that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Dutchess County New York in 2019

85

There are an estimated 533 homeless individuals in Dutchess County New York. That is a 34% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Dutchess County New York

Total Chronic Homeless in Dutchess County New York

23

There are 10 more homeless individuals in Dutchess County New York than in 2018. That is a 77% 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

Sheltered chronic

22

There are 85 in Dutchess that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

1

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

Veteran Homelessness in Dutchess County New York

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Sheltered

7

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Unsheltered

0

Total Veteran Homeless

7

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

Youth Homelessness in Dutchess County New York

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Sheltered

25

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Unsheltered

2

Total Homeless Youth

27

There are -2 more homeless youths in Dutchess County New York than in 2018. That is a -7% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Dutchess County New York

805

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

Total number of shelters in Dutchess County New York

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 341 emergency shelter beds in Dutchess County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 188 Transitional Housing beds in Dutchess 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 237 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Dutchess 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 39 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Dutchess County.

Dutchess County, New York Homeless Shelters and Services

4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Dutchess County

Webster House Emergency Housing

Webster House Emergency Housing

Poughkeepsie, NY

Webster House Overnight Emergency HousingAre you homeless and in need of housing tonight? We offer overnight emergency housing 365 nights a year. To access housing, c [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 11, 2020
Dutchess County Department Of Community & Family Services

Dutchess County Department Of Community & Family Services

Poughkeepsie, NY

Emergency Housing ServiceAs a condition of eligibility for Temporary Housing Assistance, individuals and families must comply with the following requirements: Apply for or receive Temporary Hou [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 11, 2020
Hudson River Housing Inc

Hudson River Housing Inc

Poughkeepsie, NY

Emergency Housing for Families Gannett House at Hudson River Lodging Gannett House offers emergency housing for families. To access Gannett House, you must first visit th [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 11, 2020
Hudson River Housing,Inc.River Haven Youth Shelter

Hudson River Housing,Inc.River Haven Youth Shelter

Poughkeepsie, NY

River Haven Youth Shelter (10-17) is a voluntary program designed to address the emergency needs of runaway homeless and other at risk youth as well as their families. The program provides crisis inte [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 11, 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
162
15
198
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


77
0


12
0


7
3


27
0
2015 Total 375 77 12 10 27
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
202
16
161
6


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


59
1


4
9


7
2


30
0
2016 Total 385 60 13 9 30
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
198
9
181
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


58
0


6
0


7
1


27
3
2017 Total 388 58 6 8 30
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
217
9
173
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


61
0


9
4


5
0


29
0
2018 Total 399 61 13 5 29
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
259
10
264
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


85
0


22
1


7
0


25
2
2019 Total 533 85 23 7 27
*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 125 6.6% 843 36.3% 85.5%
2016 118 8.8% 993 30.2% 90.5%
2017 154 17.3% 875 32.4% 93.4%
2018 136 7.1% 1119 29.7% 94.4%
2019 154 10.6% 1227 30.7% 91.2%
*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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