Homelessness Statistics for Riverside, CA

, California

Total Homeless persons in Riverside County California in 2019

2,811

There are an estimated 2,811 homeless individuals in Riverside County California. That is a 21% 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

276

There are 276 in Riverside that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

13

There are 13 in Riverside that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

490

There are 276 in Riverside that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

2032

There are 276 in Riverside that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

77

There are 77 in Riverside that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

5

There are 5 in Riverside that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Riverside County California in 2019

82

There are an estimated 2,811 homeless individuals in Riverside County California. That is a 21% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Riverside County California

Total Chronic Homeless in Riverside County California

786

There are 322 more homeless individuals in Riverside County California than in 2018. That is a 69% 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

59

There are 77 in Riverside that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

727

There are 5 in Riverside that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Riverside County California

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

56

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

107

Total Veteran Homeless

163

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

Youth Homelessness in Riverside County California

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

87

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

198

Total Homeless Youth

285

There are 45 more homeless youths in Riverside County California than in 2018. That is a 19% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Riverside County California

2,761

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

Total number of shelters in Riverside County California

11

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 770 emergency shelter beds in Riverside County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 53 Transitional Housing beds in Riverside 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 1703 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Riverside 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 235 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Riverside County.

Riverside County, California Homeless Shelters and Services

11 Homeless Shelter Listings in Riverside County

Martha's Village & Kitchen

Martha's Village & Kitchen

Indio, CA

Our 120 bed Emergency Residential Facility provides housing for homeless adults and children. For over 25 years Marthas has been committed to keeping families together. The Emergency Housing staff ass [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 16, 2020
Path of Life Ministries Family Shelter - Riverside, CA

Path of Life Ministries Family Shelter - Riverside, CA

Riverside, CA

Shelter is for single parents with children, couples with children and single women. The shelter is in a dorm setting and has 50 beds. The shelter is a safe haven facility with required case managemen [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 13, 2019
Mama's House

Mama's House

Palm Desert, CA

ONLY for pregnant mothers! Mama's House is operated by HEARTbeat At 22 a 501(c)3 non profit organization. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Sep 3, 2014
Shelter From the Storm, Inc.

Shelter From the Storm, Inc.

Palm Desert, CA

24-HOUR CRISIS LINES TOLL FREE 800-775-6055 Local 760-328-7233 Shelter From The Storm fields more than 3,200 calls on our 24-hour Crisis Lines each year, which in turn bri [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 19, 2015
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission

Coachella Valley Rescue Mission

Indio, CA

The Emergency Overnight Services Program is a secular program. All services are provided free of charge to all arriving in need regardless of gender, national origin, ethnic background, social economi [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Sep 25, 2017
Path of Life Ministries Community Shelter

Path of Life Ministries Community Shelter

Riverside, CA

Intake Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00pmThe Community Shelter Program is an emergency homeless shelter that serves adults by providing an immediate exit off of the street into temporary housin [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 20, 2019
Settlement House

Settlement House

Corona, CA

Hours:  Mon. Fri.   10:00 am 5:30 pmSat.        8:30 am 2:30 pmSun.      ClosedThe [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 24, 2019
Valley Restart Shelter

Valley Restart Shelter

Hemet, CA

Valley Restart is a shelter and resource center for persons experiencing homelessness located in the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley. Incorporated in 1989 as a 501c3 not for profit agency, Valley Restart is [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 25, 2020
Project TOUCH

Project TOUCH

Temecula, CA

Project T.O.U.C.H Current Programs: Shared and Homeless Prevention Housing with 130 beds to assist single mothers, Veterans, seniors, and the disabled averaging 35 to 40 children daily througho [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 16, 2020
Temecula Murrieta Rescue Mission

Temecula Murrieta Rescue Mission

Temecula, CA

Our Mission is to minister the love of Jesus Christ to the Least, the Last, and the Lost of our Community through the provision of assistance in the areas of guidance, counseling, education, job train [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 25, 2020
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter

Salvation Army Emergency Shelter

Hemet, CA

Emergency Shelter, transitional housing, food & Nutrition Programs, emergency financial assistance, disaster services. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 25, 2020

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
604
1462
280
26


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


79
10


89
401


121
102


57
62
2015 Total 2,372 89 490 223 119
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
579
1321
235
30


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


64
10


70
299


111
100


75
82
2016 Total 2,165 74 369 211 157
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
538
1634
230
4


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


68
1


70
341


57
91


75
182
2017 Total 2,406 69 411 148 257
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
411
1676
220
9


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


65
4


77
387


37
99


65
175
2018 Total 2,316 69 464 136 240
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
490
2032
276
13


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


77
5


59
727


56
107


87
198
2019 Total 2,811 82 786 163 285
*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 80 10.3% 4039 36.2% 95.0%
2016 72 6.8% 3935 39.6% 96.2%
2017 72 9.7% 3604 44.4% 97.1%
2018 57 9.0% 3988 38.7% 94.7%
2019 55 10.1% 4160 34.2% 94.5%
*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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