Homelessness Statistics for Chester, PA
Total Homeless persons in Chester County Pennsylvania in 2019
528
There are an estimated 528 homeless individuals in Chester County Pennsylvania. That is a -9% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
134
Unsheltered individuals in families
8
Sheltered individuals
374
Unsheltered individuals
12
Sheltered families
43
Unsheltered families
1
Total Homeless families in Chester County Pennsylvania in 2019
44
There are an estimated 528 homeless individuals in Chester County Pennsylvania. That is a -9% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Chester County Pennsylvania
Total Chronic Homeless in Chester County Pennsylvania
19
There are 8 more homeless individuals in Chester County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a 73% 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
18
Unsheltered Chronic
1
Veteran Homelessness in Chester County Pennsylvania
Sheltered
198
Unsheltered
0
Total Veteran Homeless
198
There are more homeless individuals in Chester County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Chester County Pennsylvania
Sheltered
9
Unsheltered
1
Total Homeless Youth
10
There are 4 more homeless youths in Chester County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a 67% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Chester County Pennsylvania
950
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Chester County Pennsylvania
9
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 210 emergency shelter beds in Chester County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 318 Transitional Housing beds in Chester 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 242 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Chester 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 120 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Chester County.
Chester County, Pennsylvania Homeless Shelters and Services
9 Homeless Shelter Listings in Chester County
Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester
West Chester, PA
Safe Harbor of Chester County is an independent, nonprofit organization providing food, shelter, friendship, counseling and recovery opportunities to help homeless men and women in Chester County, Pen [...]
Good Samaritan Services
Phoenixville, PA
Good Samaritan Services provides a full continuum of care to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. We offer Emergency Shelters, Residential Housing, and Housing Support Services across L [...]
Atkinson Memorial Community Services
Coatesville, PA
22 bed emergency and temporary shelter for men. The emergency shelter is a source of food, shelter, referral and supportive services for those who have lost most or all of their support systems. More [...]
City Gate Shelter
Coatesville, PA
Emergency shelter is provided for men who must be in shelter by 5 p.m. Religious services are conducted. [...]
CYWA Gateway Shelter
Coatesville, PA
The CYWA Gateway Shelter provides temporary shelter and refuge to homeless women and their children, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Women and their children, and single women, seeking help because of [...]
His Mission, Inc
Kennett Square, PA
Provides shelter for men, women, and children. Family shelter. [...]
Salvation Army Railton House
West Chester, PA
Railton House is a single room occupancy (SRO) program and serves as a bridge for gentlemen who have graduated from The Salvation Army ARC program and are transitioning back to independent living [...]
The House - Phoenixville Women's Outreach
Phoenixville, PA
Shelter and Support for Single Women Experiencing Homelessness in Phoenixville, PAPhoenixville Womens Outreach provides transitional housing and affordable housing to help women break the cycle [...]
Dorothy Day Center - Saint Agnes
West Chester, PA
Hours: Mondays through Fridays 9am to 3pm. Day Room Services Light breakfast and hot lunch served daily Groceries provided for familie [...]
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 |
413 15 184 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
60 0 |
0 0 |
299 0 |
23 3 |
| 2015 Total | 612 | 60 | 0 | 299 | 26 | |
| 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 |
380 5 173 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
55 0 |
3 0 |
231 0 |
11 0 |
| 2016 Total | 558 | 55 | 3 | 231 | 11 | |
| 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 |
365 22 189 2 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
64 1 |
12 0 |
223 1 |
10 0 |
| 2017 Total | 578 | 65 | 12 | 224 | 10 | |
| 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 |
352 13 214 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
69 0 |
11 0 |
206 0 |
6 0 |
| 2018 Total | 579 | 69 | 11 | 206 | 6 | |
| 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 |
374 12 134 8 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
43 1 |
18 1 |
198 0 |
9 1 |
| 2019 Total | 528 | 44 | 19 | 198 | 10 | |
- 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 | 131 | 9.3% | 1089 | 69.8% | 87.5% |
| 2016 | 133 | 7.0% | 1211 | 61.5% | 93.9% |
| 2017 | 123 | 9.6% | 1172 | 61.0% | 95.3% |
| 2018 | 128 | 7.9% | 1069 | 58.8% | 96.2% |
| 2019 | 155 | 13.7% | 888 | 62.7% | 100.0% |
- 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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