Homelessness Statistics for Monterey, CA

, California

Total Homeless persons in Monterey County California in 2019

2,704

There are an estimated 2,704 homeless individuals in Monterey County California. That is a -18% 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

364

There are 364 in Monterey that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

303

There are 303 in Monterey that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

342

There are 364 in Monterey that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

1695

There are 364 in Monterey that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

107

There are 107 in Monterey that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

65

There are 65 in Monterey that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Monterey County California in 2019

172

There are an estimated 2,704 homeless individuals in Monterey County California. That is a -18% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Monterey County California

Total Chronic Homeless in Monterey County California

614

There are -321 less homeless individuals in Monterey County California than in 2018. That is a -34% 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

81

There are 107 in Monterey that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

533

There are 65 in Monterey that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Monterey County California

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

70

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

117

Total Veteran Homeless

187

There are more homeless individuals in Monterey County California than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Monterey County California

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

38

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

287

Total Homeless Youth

325

There are -298 more homeless youths in Monterey County California than in 2018. That is a -48% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Monterey County California

1,268

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

Total number of shelters in Monterey County California

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 328 emergency shelter beds in Monterey County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 499 Transitional Housing beds in Monterey 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 271 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Monterey 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 170 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Monterey County.

Monterey County, California Homeless Shelters and Services

6 Homeless Shelter Listings in Monterey County

Seaside Women's Shelter

Seaside Women's Shelter

Seaside, CA

Emergency Shelter for Women and Women with Children. Both women who are homeless and those fleeing domestic violence. This is not a warming shelter. The residents return to the same bed each night dur [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 8, 2019
Community Homeless Solutions

Community Homeless Solutions

Marina, CA

Community Homeless Solutions is Monterey County's largest provider of homeless transitional housing and emergency shelters (including beds for those fleeing domestic violence). With 10 programs in 3 c [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 9, 2020
Natividad Emergency Shelter

Natividad Emergency Shelter

Salinas, CA

Natividad Emergency Shelter is a 12-room emergency shelter providing 32 beds to domestic violence victims in the Salinas Valley. Natividad will also accommodate homeless women and their children who a [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 8, 2019
Victory Mission, Inc.

Victory Mission, Inc.

Salinas, CA

Intake for evening dinner is 6:15pm (all are welcome). Overnight lodging (men only) intake is 7:15pm. There is a requested donation of $2.00 for overnight lodging. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 5, 2017
Safe Place Youth Shelter for Youth Ages 18-24

Safe Place Youth Shelter for Youth Ages 18-24

Monterey, CA

Safe Place Youth Shelter (Community Human Services) consists of 12 shelter beds year-round for youth ages 18-24.Check-in between 7:00PM-9:00PM.Services:7 days a week shelterWee [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 7, 2022
Casa De Noche Buena Shelter for Women and Families with Children

Casa De Noche Buena Shelter for Women and Families with Children

Seaside, CA

Casa de Noche Buena (Community Human Services CHS and Gathering for Women GFW partnered) consists of 35-bed year-round shelter for homeless women and families, must meet eligibility requirements. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 7, 2022

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
412
2094
440
13


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


143
4


36
562


55
121


52
272
2015 Total 2,959 147 598 176 324
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
442
2094
473
13


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


146
4


69
562


83
121


50
272
2016 Total 3,022 150 631 204 322
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
421
2298
429
216


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


129
55


41
859


67
56


38
589
2017 Total 3,364 184 900 123 627
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
385
2298
400
216


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


118
55


76
859


111
56


34
589
2018 Total 3,299 173 935 167 623
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
342
1695
364
303


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


107
65


81
533


70
117


38
287
2019 Total 2,704 172 614 187 325
*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 191 4.7% 1086 53.9% 86.9%
2016 199 2.9% 1045 49.8% 92.8%
2017 194 6.6% 1087 44.1% 96.7%
2018 184 5.9% 1272 39.7% 97.3%
2019 178 5.4% 1123 35.7% 90.8%
*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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