Homelessness Statistics for Ocean, NJ
Total Homeless persons in Ocean County New Jersey in 2019
305
There are an estimated 305 homeless individuals in Ocean County New Jersey. That is a -14% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
124
Unsheltered individuals in families
2
Sheltered individuals
151
Unsheltered individuals
28
Sheltered families
42
Unsheltered families
1
Total Homeless families in Ocean County New Jersey in 2019
43
There are an estimated 305 homeless individuals in Ocean County New Jersey. That is a -14% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Ocean County New Jersey
Total Chronic Homeless in Ocean County New Jersey
38
There are -6 less homeless individuals in Ocean County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a -14% 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
27
Unsheltered Chronic
11
Veteran Homelessness in Ocean County New Jersey
Sheltered
4
Unsheltered
2
Total Veteran Homeless
6
There are more homeless individuals in Ocean County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Ocean County New Jersey
Sheltered
38
Unsheltered
0
Total Homeless Youth
38
There are 18 more homeless youths in Ocean County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a 90% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Ocean County New Jersey
453
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Ocean County New Jersey
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 67 emergency shelter beds in Ocean County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 60 Transitional Housing beds in Ocean 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 310 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Ocean 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 16 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Ocean County.
Ocean County, New Jersey Homeless Shelters and Services
5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Ocean County
Ocean's Harbor House
Toms River, NJ
Ocean's Harbor House is a safe haven for youth, ages 10-21 who have run away, are homeless or have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Our organization is committed to providing quality services that [...]
Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church
Waretown, NJ
Location: This shelter is located and Waretown and houses no more than 4 men at a time. Potential clients must call the church office and ask to be interviewed for entry. There is a 3 month t [...]
Grace Initiatives/Grace's Place - Maternity Housing
Lanoka Harbor, NJ
They empower expectant young mothers to prepare for their future and their children's future by providing housing, counseling, life skills and job skills training. [...]
Family Promise of Southern Ocean County
West Creek, NJ
Provides a family shelter.Intake by appointment only. Serving families with children.Non-profit, interfaith hospitality network providing temporary shelter, meals, hospitality, and case ma [...]
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 |
233 13 355 4 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
119 1 |
95 7 |
6 1 |
22 2 |
| 2015 Total | 605 | 120 | 102 | 7 | 24 | |
| 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 |
120 54 255 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
78 0 |
35 16 |
1 1 |
19 3 |
| 2016 Total | 429 | 78 | 51 | 2 | 22 | |
| 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 |
76 43 105 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
34 0 |
6 16 |
1 5 |
22 1 |
| 2017 Total | 224 | 34 | 22 | 6 | 23 | |
| 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 |
94 99 158 3 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
46 1 |
11 33 |
4 6 |
16 4 |
| 2018 Total | 354 | 47 | 44 | 10 | 20 | |
| 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 |
151 28 124 2 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
42 1 |
27 11 |
4 2 |
38 0 |
| 2019 Total | 305 | 43 | 38 | 6 | 38 | |
- 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 | 52 | 0.0% | 131 | 68.6% | 76.1% |
| 2016 | 54 | 0.5% | 112 | 59.8% | 88.3% |
| 2017 | 54 | 2.9% | 190 | 52.3% | 94.6% |
| 2018 | 68 | 1.4% | 364 | 14.6% | 97.8% |
| 2019 | 27 | 4.9% | 828 | 11.7% | 98.9% |
- 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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