Homelessness Statistics for Washington, NY

, New York

Total Homeless persons in Washington County New York in 2019

268

There are an estimated 268 homeless individuals in Washington County New York. That is a 4% 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

59

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

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

202

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

Unsheltered individuals

7

There are 59 in Washington that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

24

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

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Washington County New York in 2019

24

There are an estimated 268 homeless individuals in Washington County New York. That is a 4% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Washington County New York

Total Chronic Homeless in Washington County New York

40

There are 28 more homeless individuals in Washington County New York than in 2018. That is a 233% 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

36

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

Unsheltered Chronic

4

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

Veteran Homelessness in Washington County New York

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

30

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

0

Total Veteran Homeless

30

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

Youth Homelessness in Washington County New York

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

34

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

1

Total Homeless Youth

35

There are 18 more homeless youths in Washington County New York than in 2018. That is a 106% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Washington County New York

403

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

Total number of shelters in Washington County New York

0

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 91 emergency shelter beds in Washington County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 32 Transitional Housing beds in Washington 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 225 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Washington 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 55 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Washington County.

Washington County, New York Homeless Shelters and Services

There are no listing located within the city limits.

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
202
0
80
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


30
0


36
0


40
0


23
0
2015 Total 282 30 36 40 23
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
177
16
75
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


33
0


21
0


26
0


23
8
2016 Total 268 33 21 26 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
170
5
69
3


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


26
1


11
1


28
0


23
0
2017 Total 247 27 12 28 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
204
21
30
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


11
1


11
1


26
0


16
1
2018 Total 257 12 12 26 17
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
202
7
59
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


24
0


36
4


30
0


34
1
2019 Total 268 24 40 30 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 61 5.6% 575 61.6% 89.6%
2016 50 9.9% 624 52.0% 95.4%
2017 61 9.9% 603 60.4% 96.4%
2018 65 10.8% 513 65.1% 93.1%
2019 69 10.8% 584 62.7% 95.9%
*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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