Homelessness Statistics for Santa Cruz, CA
Total Homeless persons in Santa Cruz County California in 2019
2,167
There are an estimated 2,167 homeless individuals in Santa Cruz County California. That is a -7% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
196
Unsheltered individuals in families
223
Sheltered individuals
271
Unsheltered individuals
1477
Sheltered families
63
Unsheltered families
59
Total Homeless families in Santa Cruz County California in 2019
122
There are an estimated 2,167 homeless individuals in Santa Cruz County California. That is a -7% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Santa Cruz County California
Total Chronic Homeless in Santa Cruz County California
354
There are -209 less homeless individuals in Santa Cruz County California than in 2018. That is a -37% 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
91
Unsheltered Chronic
263
Veteran Homelessness in Santa Cruz County California
Sheltered
23
Unsheltered
128
Total Veteran Homeless
151
There are more homeless individuals in Santa Cruz County California than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Santa Cruz County California
Sheltered
18
Unsheltered
590
Total Homeless Youth
608
There are -6 more homeless youths in Santa Cruz County California than in 2018. That is a -1% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Santa Cruz County California
1,236
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Santa Cruz County California
5
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 279 emergency shelter beds in Santa Cruz County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 182 Transitional Housing beds in Santa Cruz 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 571 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Santa Cruz 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 204 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz County, California Homeless Shelters and Services
5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Santa Cruz County
Housing Matters
Santa Cruz, CA
Currently experiencing homelessness? Learn about the resources available from Housing Matters and other community agencies by clicking any of the buttons below. If you would like to reach out dir [...]
Pajaro Rescue Mission
Watsonville, CA
Our emergency services are available 365 days a year. They include Bilingual Daily Bible services Shelte [...]
Pajaro Valley Shelter Services
Watsonville, CA
The Emergency Shelter is open 24 hours a day and families may reside in the Shelter for a maximum of three months. The Shelter's current capacity is twenty-eight women and children who are generally r [...]
The Salvation Army Watsonville CA
Watsonville, CA
The Salvation Army Watsonville Corps serves those in need on daily basis through other social service programs:-- The Corner House, a 18-bed permanent housing facility dedicated to serving [...]
Siena House for Homeless Pregnant Women and Their Babies
Santa Cruz, CA
Siena House offers a residential program (a safe haven) designed to provide pregnant women and their babies, who are facing homelessness, with a secure environment fostering health, support, and ed [...]
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 |
335 1148 275 206 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
93 51 |
137 375 |
38 113 |
21 249 |
| 2015 Total | 1,964 | 144 | 512 | 151 | 270 | |
| 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 |
306 1148 299 206 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
96 51 |
123 375 |
33 113 |
54 249 |
| 2016 Total | 1,959 | 147 | 498 | 146 | 303 | |
| 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 |
216 1630 234 169 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
75 54 |
58 467 |
19 217 |
13 573 |
| 2017 Total | 2,249 | 129 | 525 | 236 | 586 | |
| 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 |
281 1630 240 169 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
80 54 |
96 467 |
28 217 |
41 573 |
| 2018 Total | 2,320 | 134 | 563 | 245 | 614 | |
| 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 |
271 1477 196 223 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
63 59 |
91 263 |
23 128 |
18 590 |
| 2019 Total | 2,167 | 122 | 354 | 151 | 608 | |
- 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 | 162 | 2.6% | 976 | 35.1% | 88.2% |
| 2016 | 188 | 5.7% | 969 | 39.5% | 92.1% |
| 2017 | 205 | 2.9% | 660 | 43.5% | 100.0% |
| 2018 | 173 | 6.5% | 1114 | 28.2% | 95.3% |
| 2019 | 156 | 4.7% | 1465 | 28.5% | 95.4% |
- 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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