Homelessness Statistics for San Diego, CA
Total Homeless persons in San Diego County California in 2019
8,102
There are an estimated 8,102 homeless individuals in San Diego County California. That is a -6% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
1201
Unsheltered individuals in families
218
Sheltered individuals
2425
Unsheltered individuals
4258
Sheltered families
375
Unsheltered families
86
Total Homeless families in San Diego County California in 2019
461
There are an estimated 8,102 homeless individuals in San Diego County California. That is a -6% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in San Diego County California
Total Chronic Homeless in San Diego County California
1583
There are -408 less homeless individuals in San Diego County California than in 2018. That is a -20% 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
666
Unsheltered Chronic
917
Veteran Homelessness in San Diego County California
Sheltered
644
Unsheltered
424
Total Veteran Homeless
1068
There are more homeless individuals in San Diego County California than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in San Diego County California
Sheltered
209
Unsheltered
405
Total Homeless Youth
614
There are -262 more homeless youths in San Diego County California than in 2018. That is a -30% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in San Diego County California
10,403
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in San Diego County California
22
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 1986 emergency shelter beds in San Diego County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 1873 Transitional Housing beds in San Diego 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 4177 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in San Diego 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 1525 Rapid Re-Housing beds in San Diego County.
San Diego County, California Homeless Shelters and Services
22 Homeless Shelter Listings in San Diego County
San Diego Residential Substance Abuse Recovery
San Diego, CA
Offers a residential recovery program for homeless men with co-occurring disorders including substance abuse and mental illness. In order to be admitted, must be homeless men ages 18 year [...]
St. Vincet de Paul Village
San Diego, CA
Services for the homeless and those with needs. Open 24 hours a day.Housing Shelter Diversion Rapid Re-housing Emergency Transitional Housing (40% of the Transition [...]
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
San Diego, CA
The mission of Homeless Men's Services is to provide men with tools to improve their quality of life, retain their personal dignity and be welcomed back into their communities.Emergency ho [...]
San Diego Maternity Shelter
San Diego, CA
Provides safe and secure shelter with transitional living services for pregnant and parenting young women and their dependent children. MSP program assists pregnant and parenting young women that are [...]
San Diego Rescue Mission
San Diego, CA
Provides an emergency overnight shelter for single women and women with children. Walk in nightly between 5:30pm-7:00pm at 120 Elm Street, San Diego, 92101. Clients are not allowed on the property bef [...]
San Diego Rescue Mission Men's Center Long Term
San Diego, CA
Men's Center (12-month residential recovery program)San Diego Rescue Mission is here to help meet the physical, spiritual and recovery needs of all homeless, poor and addicted men th [...]
San Diego Travelers Aid Society
San Diego, CA
Provides information and referral to the general population, and refers qualified homeless persons to shelter if shelter is available. Travelers Aid is the only agency in San Diego County making refer [...]
Cortez Hill Family Center
San Diego, CA
The Cortez Hill Family Center for homeless families is a program of the City of San Diego, administered by the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) and operated by Alpha Project for the Homeless. The [...]
Residential Treatment Recovery Housing
San Diego, CA
Offers a residential recovery program for homeless men with co-occurring disorders including substance abuse and mental illness. Intake Procedure: phone or walk in with a referral from a [...]
Father Joe's Villages San Diego Day Center - Adult Men and Women
San Diego, CA
Provides basic needs and social services to adults experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness. Amenities include a safe place to rest during the day, restrooms, laundry, storage, sho [...]
Inland Service Center
Escondido, CA
If you are in need of help from any of our programs and services, please understand that we cannot evaluate your needs through email or over the phone. You must come to one of our service centers duri [...]
Rachel's Night Shelter For Women - Catholic Charities
San Diego, CA
Provides a safe and sober overnight shelter for homeless women. Shower and laundry facilities are available, and dinner is served. Phone or walk in; clients can call between 7:30am-8:30am for bed avai [...]
La Posada de Guadalupe Shelter
Carlsbad, CA
Provides short-term housing and case management for homeless men and long-term housing for employed farm workers in North County.Please call each morning between [...]
South Bay Community Services
Chula Vista, CA
SBCS provides housing and services for the following groups defined as homeless: Domestic Violence Victims and their families escaping domestic violence Homeless Families Homeless Y [...]
Escondido Family Services Salvation Army
Escondido, CA
Provides emergency assistance to persons in need, including food and formula and/or diapers when available. Also provides referrals to other agencies. Transitional case management is required for othe [...]
Interfaith Community Services
Escondido, CA
Provides temporary emergency shelter for homeless mentally or emotionally disturbed women. All meals are provided in a home-like setting. Case planning, counseling, and advocacy are offered. Referral [...]
New Resolve Residential Program Transitional Substance Abuse Program
Escondido, CA
Provides long-term, transitional shelter for homeless males and females with a history of substance abuse. Offers job training, job placement, and supportive services. 33 of program beds are for Veter [...]
East County Transitional Living Center
El Cajon, CA
PHone: 619-442-0457 extension: 1118We are a transitional living center, in el cajon. We offer 5 different avenues of assistance. 1. Our voucher program to homeless families, single parents w/chi [...]
Hidden Valley House
Escondido, CA
Provides temporary, emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Offers safety planning, crisis counseling, advocacy services and assistance with obtaining long-term safe h [...]
Interfaith Community Services Coastal Service Center
Oceanside, CA
PROGRAMSWhile Interfaith offers our community over 50 different programs and services, they are all segmented into the following five clusters: Housing & [...]
Urban Street Angels
San Diego, CA
Urban Street Angels, a 501(c)3 organization, offers a shelter on Tuesday nights with a focus on transitional age youth (TAY). We provide dinner, breakfast the next morning, and a safe place to sleep, [...]
Santee Food Bank
Santee, CA
Santee Food Bank is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8am to 11am [...]
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 |
2849 3912 1737 244 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
544 87 |
298 1249 |
750 631 |
273 352 |
| 2015 Total | 8,742 | 631 | 1,547 | 1,381 | 625 | |
| 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 |
2297 4658 1432 282 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
469 76 |
258 1087 |
584 572 |
257 573 |
| 2016 Total | 8,669 | 545 | 1,345 | 1,156 | 830 | |
| 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 |
2243 5328 1296 293 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
423 91 |
334 1754 |
613 454 |
277 883 |
| 2017 Total | 9,160 | 514 | 2,088 | 1,067 | 1,160 | |
| 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 |
2387 4676 1199 314 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
381 102 |
646 1345 |
653 659 |
186 690 |
| 2018 Total | 8,576 | 483 | 1,991 | 1,312 | 876 | |
| 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 |
2425 4258 1201 218 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
375 86 |
666 917 |
644 424 |
209 405 |
| 2019 Total | 8,102 | 461 | 1,583 | 1,068 | 614 | |
- 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 | 148 | 13.0% | 8358 | 42.0% | 92.5% |
| 2016 | 150 | 14.7% | 8898 | 43.4% | 92.4% |
| 2017 | 146 | 13.7% | 8968 | 43.5% | 94.6% |
| 2018 | 139 | 12.1% | 8653 | 43.8% | 94.2% |
| 2019 | 155 | 10.1% | 6761 | 42.0% | 94.4% |
- 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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