Homelessness Statistics for Onondaga, NY

, New York

Total Homeless persons in Onondaga County New York in 2019

732

There are an estimated 732 homeless individuals in Onondaga County New York. That is a 1% 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

180

There are 180 in Onondaga that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

539

There are 180 in Onondaga that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

13

There are 180 in Onondaga that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

59

There are 59 in Onondaga that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Onondaga County New York in 2019

59

There are an estimated 732 homeless individuals in Onondaga County New York. That is a 1% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Onondaga County New York

Total Chronic Homeless in Onondaga County New York

30

There are -6 less homeless individuals in Onondaga County New York than in 2018. That is a -17% 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

29

There are 59 in Onondaga that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

1

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

Veteran Homelessness in Onondaga County New York

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

40

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

1

Total Veteran Homeless

41

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

Youth Homelessness in Onondaga County New York

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

69

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

3

Total Homeless Youth

72

There are 3 more homeless youths in Onondaga County New York than in 2018. That is a 4% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Onondaga County New York

2,930

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

Total number of shelters in Onondaga County New York

3

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 615 emergency shelter beds in Onondaga County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 173 Transitional Housing beds in Onondaga 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 1176 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Onondaga 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 798 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Onondaga County.

Onondaga County, New York Homeless Shelters and Services

3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Onondaga County

Syracuse Rescue Mission

Syracuse Rescue Mission

Syracuse, NY

Alice C. Barber Day CenterHours: Every day, 7 am to 5 pm.Phone number: 315-472-2324 ext. 5225or ext.5226The day centeris an entry point to Rescue Mission services, including our emergency [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 11, 2020
Salvation Army Syracuse

Salvation Army Syracuse

Syracuse, NY

The Adult Shelters Department has two separate programs.  Each program features:    24-hour availability, 365 days per year    [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 11, 2020
Oxford Street Inn

Oxford Street Inn

Syracuse, NY

Homeless men over 24 years old. and older.Laundry facilities, light meal served.Assistance is available to help you move on to longer-term living arrangements. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 23, 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
588
13
220
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


78
0


71
2


43
0


101
1
2015 Total 821 78 73 43 102
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
585
20
255
7


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


93
2


43
2


56
0


90
7
2016 Total 867 95 45 56 97
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
558
23
212
5


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


76
1


42
1


48
1


76
3
2017 Total 798 77 43 49 79
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
528
12
182
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


60
0


34
2


41
0


69
0
2018 Total 722 60 36 41 69
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
539
13
180
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


59
0


29
1


40
1


69
3
2019 Total 732 59 30 41 72
*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 63 12.5% 3239 33.9% 94.6%
2016 58 14.4% 3415 42.6% 94.0%
2017 54 13.6% 3576 46.8% 94.3%
2018 52 14.1% 3382 45.9% 96.3%
2019 54 12.4% 3104 48.0% 97.3%
*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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