Homelessness Statistics for Washtenaw, MI

, Michigan

Total Homeless persons in Washtenaw County Michigan in 2019

273

There are an estimated 273 homeless individuals in Washtenaw County Michigan. 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

80

There are 80 in Washtenaw that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

181

There are 80 in Washtenaw that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

12

There are 80 in Washtenaw that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

24

There are 24 in Washtenaw that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Washtenaw County Michigan in 2019

24

There are an estimated 273 homeless individuals in Washtenaw County Michigan. That is a -3% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Washtenaw County Michigan

Total Chronic Homeless in Washtenaw County Michigan

58

There are 13 more homeless individuals in Washtenaw County Michigan than in 2018. That is a 29% 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

51

There are 24 in Washtenaw that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

7

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

Veteran Homelessness in Washtenaw County Michigan

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

19

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

0

Total Veteran Homeless

19

There are more homeless individuals in Washtenaw County Michigan than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Washtenaw County Michigan

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

27

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

2

Total Homeless Youth

29

There are 4 more homeless youths in Washtenaw County Michigan than in 2018. That is a 16% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Washtenaw County Michigan

1,515

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

Total number of shelters in Washtenaw County Michigan

5

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 178 emergency shelter beds in Washtenaw County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 50 Transitional Housing beds in Washtenaw 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 1021 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Washtenaw 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 266 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Washtenaw County.

Washtenaw County, Michigan Homeless Shelters and Services

5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Washtenaw County

Alpha House

Alpha House

Ann Arbor, MI

Emergency Shelter Famiies Only. Provides temporary shelter, food, support services. Alpha House is an emergency shelter for children and their families experiencing homelessness. We are l [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 30, 2014
SOS Community Services - Family Shelter Program

SOS Community Services - Family Shelter Program

Ypsilanti, MI

SOS gives special attention to the needs of homeless women, men and their children - the largest segment of the homeless population. In Washtenaw County alone, an estimated 1,500 families are homeless [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 12, 2010
Salvation Army

Salvation Army

Ann Arbor, MI

Emergency Shelter [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 25, 2010
Shelter Association of Washtenaw County

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County

Ann Arbor, MI

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County at the Delonis Center Hours of Operation:Administration: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - FridayPrograming: 24/7 365 day per yearThe She [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Sep 25, 2013
Ozone House

Ozone House

Ann Arbor, MI

Temporary shelter for youth, ages 10-17. Longer term transitional living 17-21. Other services available.We offer 24 Hour support and resources for youth, and those who care about yo [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 6, 2017

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
229
80
63
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


17
0


54
25


44
5


13
4
2015 Total 372 17 79 49 17
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
222
41
79
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


23
0


39
16


41
0


19
2
2016 Total 342 23 55 41 21
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
204
38
58
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


20
1


29
12


35
3


21
2
2017 Total 302 21 41 38 23
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
183
27
72
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


23
0


36
9


25
1


25
0
2018 Total 282 23 45 26 25
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
181
12
80
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


24
0


51
7


19
0


27
2
2019 Total 273 24 58 19 29
*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 71 27.7% 1402 38.3% 96.4%
2016 67 24.2% 1323 46.3% 96.3%
2017 62 8.8% 1025 52.7% 97.1%
2018 61 8.6% 890 52.2% 96.4%
2019 63 5.2% 978 51.0% 98.0%
*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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