Homelessness Statistics for Baltimore, MD

, Maryland

Total Homeless persons in Baltimore County Maryland in 2019

735

There are an estimated 735 homeless individuals in Baltimore County Maryland. That is a -3% 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

254

There are 254 in Baltimore that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

43

There are 43 in Baltimore that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

232

There are 254 in Baltimore that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

206

There are 254 in Baltimore that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

80

There are 80 in Baltimore that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

15

There are 15 in Baltimore that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Baltimore County Maryland in 2019

95

There are an estimated 735 homeless individuals in Baltimore County Maryland. That is a -3% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Baltimore County Maryland

Total Chronic Homeless in Baltimore County Maryland

141

There are 3 more homeless individuals in Baltimore County Maryland 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

Sheltered chronic

49

There are 80 in Baltimore that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

92

There are 15 in Baltimore that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Baltimore County Maryland

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

10

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

12

Total Veteran Homeless

22

There are more homeless individuals in Baltimore County Maryland than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Baltimore County Maryland

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

9

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

10

Total Homeless Youth

19

There are -5 more homeless youths in Baltimore County Maryland than in 2018. That is a -21% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Baltimore County Maryland

1,328

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

Total number of shelters in Baltimore County Maryland

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 506 emergency shelter beds in Baltimore County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 76 Transitional Housing beds in Baltimore 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 577 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Baltimore 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 169 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Baltimore County.

Baltimore County, Maryland Homeless Shelters and Services

5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Baltimore County

Turnaround, Inc.

Turnaround, Inc.

Towson, MD

Emergency shelter services for victims of domestic violence. Provides counseling and support services to victims of rape, incest and domestic violence and to increase community awarenes [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 30, 2014
Family Crisis Center

Family Crisis Center

Dundalk, MD

Shelter410.285.749624 Hours/ 7 Days A WeekCrisis Hotline410.828.639024 Hours/ 7 Days A WeekProvides assistance to individuals and families experiencing [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Nov 10, 2016
Sarah's Hope At Hannah More

Sarah's Hope At Hannah More

Reisterstown, MD

Offers emergency shelter and case management services for 90 days. Residents receive 3 meals per day, case management, life skills training, referrals to various community services including substance [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 23, 2017
Spring Grove Alumni Museum

Spring Grove Alumni Museum

Catonsville, MD

Contact Baltimore County Department of Social Services to be referredinto a CAN shelter at 410-853-3000 ext. 2.We are a 100+ bed facility housing homeless men in Baltimore County. Ou [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 24, 2015
Night of Peace Family Shelter, Inc.

Night of Peace Family Shelter, Inc.

Windsor Mill, MD

We shelter homeless families with children. To become a guest at Night of Peace, contact the Baltimore County Department of Social Services at 410-853-3000. DSS will process your information and [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 27, 2017

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
214
219
236
76


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


83
15


60
104


14
29


13
7
2015 Total 745 98 164 43 20
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
214
169
234
146


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


76
45


18
69


17
24


14
11
2016 Total 763 121 87 41 25
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
182
215
207
5


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


66
2


12
115


20
12


14
10
2017 Total 609 68 127 32 24
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
203
226
269
60


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


84
16


28
110


16
21


8
16
2018 Total 758 100 138 37 24
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
232
206
254
43


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


80
15


49
92


10
12


9
10
2019 Total 735 95 141 22 19
*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 73 7.1% 1817 62.0% 99.2%
2016 75 4.9% 1612 61.2% 95.5%
2017 94 5.9% 1342 70.4% 95.8%
2018 94 5.8% 1649 73.5% 98.6%
2019 97 13.3% 1681 84.8% 99.6%
*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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