Homelessness Statistics for Ulster, NY

, New York

Total Homeless persons in Ulster County New York in 2019

432

There are an estimated 432 homeless individuals in Ulster County New York. 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

Sheltered individuals in families

260

There are 260 in Ulster that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

5

There are 5 in Ulster that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

130

There are 260 in Ulster that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

37

There are 260 in Ulster that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

80

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

Unsheltered families

1

There are 1 in Ulster that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Ulster County New York in 2019

81

There are an estimated 432 homeless individuals in Ulster County New York. That is a -7% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Ulster County New York

Total Chronic Homeless in Ulster County New York

22

There are 8 more homeless individuals in Ulster County New York than in 2018. That is a 57% 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

2

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

Unsheltered Chronic

20

There are 1 in Ulster that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Ulster County New York

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

7

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

1

Total Veteran Homeless

8

There are more homeless individuals in Ulster County New York than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Ulster County New York

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

26

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

2

Total Homeless Youth

28

There are -1 more homeless youths in Ulster County New York than in 2018. That is a -3% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Ulster County New York

276

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

Total number of shelters in Ulster County New York

4

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 89 emergency shelter beds in Ulster County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 12 Transitional Housing beds in Ulster 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 135 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Ulster 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 20 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Ulster County.

Ulster County, New York Homeless Shelters and Services

4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Ulster County

Family Inn

Family Inn

Kingston, NY

Emergency shelter for families (up to 90 days).Program Hours: 24-Hour Access. Family Shelterhe program is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week which enables us to provide a wide array of s [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 11, 2020
Darmstadt Shelter

Darmstadt Shelter

Kingston, NY

24-Hour Access shelter for homeless. Emergency shelter (up to 90 days) for up to 23 men and women. Housing and services for men and women participating in daily substance abuse and/or [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 11, 2020
FAMILY House - Short-term Shelter

FAMILY House - Short-term Shelter

Rosendale, NY

FAMILY House is an Emergency shelter for up to 14 runaway and homeless youth, ages 12 18, for an initial stay of 30 days, and up to a total of 60 days, with the additional 30 days approved by the U [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 28, 2024
Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill

Kingston, NY

Open Sunday Through Saturday 24/7Chestnut Hill is an elegant 1860"s Grand Victorian Mansion that has taken excellent care of people for over 70 years. It is A "Sober Living Environment" [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 10, 2021

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
149
55
128
11


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


44
3


17
27


10
5


37
2
2015 Total 343 47 44 15 39
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
146
34
144
4


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


47
2


3
26


10
3


34
4
2016 Total 328 49 29 13 38
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
149
18
228
16


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


64
4


6
8


8
0


31
0
2017 Total 411 68 14 8 31
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
134
26
298
6


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


89
2


7
7


3
2


27
2
2018 Total 464 91 14 5 29
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
130
37
260
5


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


80
1


2
20


7
1


26
2
2019 Total 432 81 22 8 28
*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 97 8.5% 875 59.4% 91.9%
2016 96 7.8% 1019 67.2% 98.8%
2017 89 11.1% 1012 66.6% 87.4%
2018 95 9.2% 1040 64.1% 95.5%
2019 107 13.4% 900 58.4% 91.1%
*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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