Homelessness Statistics for Monroe, FL

, Florida

Total Homeless persons in Monroe County Florida in 2019

501

There are an estimated 501 homeless individuals in Monroe County Florida. That is a -49% 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

25

There are 25 in Monroe that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

7

There are 7 in Monroe that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

267

There are 25 in Monroe that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

202

There are 25 in Monroe that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

10

There are 10 in Monroe that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

2

There are 2 in Monroe that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Monroe County Florida in 2019

12

There are an estimated 501 homeless individuals in Monroe County Florida. That is a -49% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Monroe County Florida

Total Chronic Homeless in Monroe County Florida

36

There are -26 less homeless individuals in Monroe County Florida than in 2018. That is a -42% 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

Sheltered chronic

7

There are 10 in Monroe that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

29

There are 2 in Monroe that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Monroe County Florida

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

29

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

21

Total Veteran Homeless

50

There are more homeless individuals in Monroe County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Monroe County Florida

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

26

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

9

Total Homeless Youth

35

There are 14 more homeless youths in Monroe County Florida than in 2018. That is a 67% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Monroe County Florida

585

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

Total number of shelters in Monroe County Florida

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 253 emergency shelter beds in Monroe County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 130 Transitional Housing beds in Monroe 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 175 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Monroe 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 0 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Monroe County.

Monroe County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services

4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Monroe County

Samuel's House

Samuel's House

Key West, FL

Case Management Office hours: We are open every day from 7am to 10pm.Women and Children Emergency shelter.Samuel's House consists of four core housin [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 21, 2020
St. Bede’s Village

St. Bede’s Village

Key West, FL

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Monroe County Provides assistance and appropriate referrals to individuals and families in the Monroe County area to prevent homelessness, or r [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 23, 2020
Domestic Abuse Shelter of The Florida Keys

Domestic Abuse Shelter of The Florida Keys

Marathon Shores, FL

The Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. is the only certified emergency shelter in Monroe County that provides refuge for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children. Residents may stay at the [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 23, 2020
Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter (Kots)

Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter (Kots)

Key West, FL

Temporary Overnight shelter offering bed and showers for up to 155 Adults over the age of 18. Opens 6.30pm 7 days a week. The Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter (KOTS) was created in 2004 [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 28, 2016

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
260
302
41
12


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


15
4


30
118


34
59


9
18
2015 Total 615 19 148 93 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
259
238
46
32


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


14
9


8
118


45
42


13
18
2016 Total 575 23 126 87 31
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
292
289
47
3


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


17
1


1
82


57
30


18
8
2017 Total 631 18 83 87 26
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
547
177
214
35


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


64
10


37
25


22
45


16
5
2018 Total 973 74 62 67 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
267
202
25
7


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


10
2


7
29


29
21


26
9
2019 Total 501 12 36 50 35
*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 352 25.8% 872 63.7% 91.0%
2016 98 18.2% 1309 20.7% 89.8%
2017 125 13.6% 789 17.6% 83.1%
2018 187 21.9% 544 30.8% 93.9%
2019 123 17.8% 981 46.9% 95.5%
*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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