Homelessness Statistics for Hudson, NJ

, New Jersey

Total Homeless persons in Hudson County New Jersey in 2019

890

There are an estimated 890 homeless individuals in Hudson County New Jersey. That is a 3% 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

165

There are 165 in Hudson that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

3

There are 3 in Hudson that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

458

There are 165 in Hudson that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

264

There are 165 in Hudson that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

63

There are 63 in Hudson that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

1

There are 1 in Hudson that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Hudson County New Jersey in 2019

64

There are an estimated 890 homeless individuals in Hudson County New Jersey. That is a 3% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Hudson County New Jersey

Total Chronic Homeless in Hudson County New Jersey

226

There are 2 more homeless individuals in Hudson County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a 1% 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

85

There are 63 in Hudson that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

141

There are 1 in Hudson that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Hudson County New Jersey

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

19

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

10

Total Veteran Homeless

29

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

Youth Homelessness in Hudson County New Jersey

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

15

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

8

Total Homeless Youth

23

There are -11 more homeless youths in Hudson County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a -32% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Hudson County New Jersey

1,210

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

Total number of shelters in Hudson County New Jersey

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 339 emergency shelter beds in Hudson County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 45 Transitional Housing beds in Hudson 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 517 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Hudson 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 295 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Hudson County.

Hudson County, New Jersey Homeless Shelters and Services

7 Homeless Shelter Listings in Hudson County

BEOF Community Action Partnership Emergency Services

BEOF Community Action Partnership Emergency Services

Bayonne, NJ

To provide programs geared primarily for low income citizens, senior citizens and the handicapped. Information and referral is given to any citizen of Bayonne who needs our assistance. The B.E.O.F.'s [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 31, 2011
PERC Shelter - Emergency Homeless Housing

PERC Shelter - Emergency Homeless Housing

Union City, NJ

Palisades Emergency Residence CorpPalisades Emergency Residence Corporation (PERC) exists to defeat the cycle of poverty, understanding that food and shelter are fundamental human rights. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 11, 2016
Salvation Army Union City Emergency Services

Salvation Army Union City Emergency Services

Union City, NJ

Emergency Services, food, clothing, shelter, guidance, Adult rehabilitation services alcohol, social and correctional counseling. Furniture pick-up. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 1, 2011
The Hoboken Shelter

The Hoboken Shelter

Hoboken, NJ

Overnight shelter and meals. Drug & Alcohol Counseling, Budget Counseling, Medication Counseling, and Emergency Clothes. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 31, 2018
York Street Project

York Street Project

Jersey City, NJ

St. Joseph's Home is far more than a shelter. Here, the women of York Street Project in Jersey City, New Jersey are given the opportunity to take concrete steps towards attaining permanent housing whi [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 12, 2020
St Lucy's Homeless Shelter

St Lucy's Homeless Shelter

Jersey City, NJ

Staff on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shelters has beds for 60 men & 20 women, also shelters 25 extras from Outreach program with Port Authority.St. Lucy's Emergency She [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Sep 8, 2016
Hope House Jersey City

Hope House Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark Staff on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hope House, an emergency shelter for homeless women with children, helps fam [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 28, 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
469
163
279
6


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


104
2


72
97


32
11


16
6
2015 Total 917 106 169 43 22
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
360
224
243
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


86
1


14
123


18
12


13
10
2016 Total 829 87 137 30 23
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
484
184
154
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


58
0


96
71


19
8


22
15
2017 Total 822 58 167 27 37
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
429
243
188
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


67
0


64
160


18
8


23
11
2018 Total 860 67 224 26 34
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
458
264
165
3


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


63
1


85
141


19
10


15
8
2019 Total 890 64 226 29 23
*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 99 10.9% 1695 38.4% 96.1%
2016 80 11.0% 2301 30.9% 97.3%
2017 67 12.2% 2597 41.0% 96.9%
2018 61 8.3% 2368 43.1% 96.0%
2019 59 11.1% 2278 36.4% 97.0%
*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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