Homelessness Statistics for Grand Traverse, MI

, Michigan

Total Homeless persons in Grand Traverse County Michigan in 2019

168

There are an estimated 168 homeless individuals in Grand Traverse County Michigan. That is a -29% 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

46

There are 46 in Grand Traverse that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

118

There are 46 in Grand Traverse that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

4

There are 46 in Grand Traverse that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

15

There are 15 in Grand Traverse that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Grand Traverse County Michigan in 2019

15

There are an estimated 168 homeless individuals in Grand Traverse County Michigan. That is a -29% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Grand Traverse County Michigan

Total Chronic Homeless in Grand Traverse County Michigan

38

There are -7 less homeless individuals in Grand Traverse County Michigan than in 2018. That is a -16% 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

38

There are 15 in Grand Traverse that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

0

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

Veteran Homelessness in Grand Traverse County Michigan

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

6

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

0

Total Veteran Homeless

6

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

Youth Homelessness in Grand Traverse County Michigan

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

9

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

1

Total Homeless Youth

10

There are -5 more homeless youths in Grand Traverse County Michigan than in 2018. That is a -33% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Grand Traverse County Michigan

516

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

Total number of shelters in Grand Traverse County Michigan

6

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 129 emergency shelter beds in Grand Traverse County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 15 Transitional Housing beds in Grand Traverse 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 332 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Grand Traverse 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 40 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Grand Traverse County.

Grand Traverse County, Michigan Homeless Shelters and Services

6 Homeless Shelter Listings in Grand Traverse County

Goodwill Inn

Goodwill Inn

Traverse City, MI

The Goodwill Inn is an 120 bed emergency shelter that is open the entire year, and it includes 11 suites for families. It provides a safe environment, supportive shelter with food and other basic need [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 4, 2021
Northwestern Michigan Human Services Agency

Northwestern Michigan Human Services Agency

Traverse City, MI

NMCAA is a non-profit Community Action Agency serving ten counties of northwest lower Michigan and operates the home Weatherization program, the Senior Nutrition and Meals on Wheels programs, the Head [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 7, 2021
St. Vincent de Paul Society

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Traverse City, MI

We are a food pantry and thrift store only. We do not have a shelter. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 11, 2010
Northwest Michigan Health Services - Traverse City

Northwest Michigan Health Services - Traverse City

Traverse City, MI

Days Only Clothing Referrals [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 25, 2010
Third Level Crisis Intervention Center Street Outreach Program

Third Level Crisis Intervention Center Street Outreach Program

Traverse City, MI

Teens Only Advocacy Outreach Services. We are available 24/7 every day of the year. All of our services are free, regardless of your ability to pay. Sometimes you just need a break! Pete [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 18, 2010
Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse

Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse

Traverse City, MI

Safe Harbor is a shelter program that attempts to create community between those in need and those who are able to help. Rotating locations through the cold months. Providing eve [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 9, 2012

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
189
37
76
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


30
0


26
23


9
1


40
2
2015 Total 302 30 49 10 42
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
194
10
39
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


12
0


36
2


14
0


29
0
2016 Total 243 12 38 14 29
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
131
36
57
4


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


18
1


21
12


15
3


13
2
2017 Total 228 19 33 18 15
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
146
23
66
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


18
0


33
12


11
1


14
1
2018 Total 235 18 45 12 15
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
118
4
46
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


15
0


38
0


6
0


9
1
2019 Total 168 15 38 6 10
*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 66 16.8% 517 48.7% 94.8%
2016 70 13.5% 457 50.9% 94.3%
2017 73 14.9% 502 46.9% 98.7%
2018 92 14.2% 395 42.0% 98.2%
2019 96 13.1% 341 40.9% 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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