Homelessness Statistics for Hampshire, MA
Total Homeless persons in Hampshire County Massachusetts in 2019
546
There are an estimated 546 homeless individuals in Hampshire County Massachusetts. That is a -16% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
184
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
328
Unsheltered individuals
34
Sheltered families
55
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Hampshire County Massachusetts in 2019
55
There are an estimated 546 homeless individuals in Hampshire County Massachusetts. That is a -16% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Hampshire County Massachusetts
Total Chronic Homeless in Hampshire County Massachusetts
48
There are 1 more homeless individuals in Hampshire County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a 2% 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
33
Unsheltered Chronic
15
Veteran Homelessness in Hampshire County Massachusetts
Sheltered
171
Unsheltered
1
Total Veteran Homeless
172
There are more homeless individuals in Hampshire County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Hampshire County Massachusetts
Sheltered
22
Unsheltered
1
Total Homeless Youth
23
There are 7 more homeless youths in Hampshire County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a 44% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Hampshire County Massachusetts
1,335
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Hampshire County Massachusetts
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 255 emergency shelter beds in Hampshire County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 261 Transitional Housing beds in Hampshire 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 620 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Hampshire 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 152 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Hampshire County.
Hampshire County, Massachusetts Homeless Shelters and Services
4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Hampshire County
Grove Street Inn Shelter - All Year Round Shelter
Northampton, MA
The Grove Street Inn is the only year-round shelter in Hampshire County open to all homeless adults. The Inn was established in 1990 through community efforts. With no permanent base of funding, a [...]
Interfaith Cot Shelter
Northampton, MA
The Interfaith Emergency Shelter is an overflow shelter for Grove Street Inn. Guests are provided with warm beds and hot meals from November through April. The 20-bed site is located in the basement o [...]
Craig's Place Emergency Shelter
Amherst, MA
Craig's Place Emergency Shelter operates from November 1st through April 30th [...]
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 |
395 19 367 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
122 0 |
66 12 |
220 0 |
24 1 |
| 2015 Total | 781 | 122 | 78 | 220 | 25 | |
| 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 |
427 28 198 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
57 0 |
36 12 |
265 1 |
17 1 |
| 2016 Total | 653 | 57 | 48 | 266 | 18 | |
| 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 |
365 55 137 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
41 0 |
18 29 |
209 4 |
22 6 |
| 2017 Total | 557 | 41 | 47 | 213 | 28 | |
| 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 |
352 54 245 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
66 0 |
42 5 |
188 4 |
11 5 |
| 2018 Total | 651 | 66 | 47 | 192 | 16 | |
| 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 |
328 34 184 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
55 0 |
33 15 |
171 1 |
22 1 |
| 2019 Total | 546 | 55 | 48 | 172 | 23 | |
- 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 | 133 | 1.0% | 1344 | 30.6% | 87.9% |
| 2016 | 135 | 3.6% | 1199 | 40.2% | 88.4% |
| 2017 | 100 | 3.2% | 1165 | 35.9% | 93.0% |
| 2018 | 80 | 5.6% | 1248 | 30.3% | 93.3% |
| 2019 | 159 | 4.4% | 1011 | 30.3% | 90.1% |
- 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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