What does this measure?
The number of homeless people at a given point in time (usually one night in January), per 10,000 residents.
Why is this important?
The extent of homelessness can be an indicator of a community's ability to provide stable jobs that pay a living wage as well as a measure of support for the unemployed and access to affordable housing and health care. Homelessness is related to larger issues such as poverty, employment, mental health, substance abuse and family violence. The way a community cares for its more vulnerable citizens is a marker of collaboration and its social support systems.
How is our region performing?
In 2017, Monroe County's point-in-time count reported 11 homeless people per 10,000 residents, slightly down from 11.5 in 2016. Since 2005, Monroe's rate has ranged from 8.0 to 13.4 and has been consistently lower than the nation and state. The rate for the entirety of Wayne, Ontario, Seneca and Yates counties increased significantly from 2016 to 2017.
Notes about the data
2010 data were not available for Orleans. Data were only available for recent years for Monroe, Orleans, and Wayne counties. It is very difficult to obtain an exact count of homeless persons, due to transience and to limited resources for record-keeping. Comparable data presented for available counties are currently limited to point-in-time counts done on one night in January.
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
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United States | 21.9 | 21.4 | 20.9 | 20.6 | 20.0 | 19.8 | 18.7 | 18.1 | 17.6 | 17.0 | 17.0 |
NYS | 32.2 | 31.4 | 31.2 | 33.9 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 39.3 | 40.8 | 44.5 | 43.5 | 45.1 |
NYS (excluding NYC) | 11.0 | 9.8 | 10.5 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.5 | 11.9 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.6 |
Monroe | 8.4 | 8.1 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 13.4 | 11.2 | 10.2 | 11.5 | 10.9 |
Wayne/Ontario/Seneca/Yates | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 13.0 |
Notes: Rate is per 10,000 residents. Figures represent point-in-time counts.
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
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United States | 647,258 | 639,784 | 630,227 | 637,077 | 623,788 | 621,553 | 590,364 | 576,450 | 564,708 | 549,928 | 553,742 |
NYS | 62,601 | 61,125 | 61,067 | 65,606 | 63,445 | 69,566 | 77,430 | 80,590 | 88,250 | 86,352 | 89,503 |
NYS (excluding NYC) | 12,229 | 10,864 | 11,724 | 12,419 | 12,322 | 12,894 | 13,370 | 12,780 | 12,927 | 12,829 | 13,002 |
Monroe | 612 | 595 | 663 | 709 | 694 | 699 | 1,007 | 838 | 762 | 860 | 817 |
Wayne/Ontario/Seneca/Yates | 98 | 88 | 81 | 75 | 111 | 121 | 171 | 92 | 187 | 58 | 337 |
Notes: Figures represent point-in-time counts.



INDICATORS - Grouped by Topic | REGIONAL VALUE | YEAR | NYS COMPARISON | TREND | REGION |
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Median Home Value | $133,156 | 2013-17 |
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-1
Decreasing
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Median Rental Prices | $827 | 2013-17 |
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-1
Decreasing
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Housing Affordability for Homeowners | 2.4 | 2013-17 |
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0
Maintaining
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Housing Affordability for Homeowners by Race/Ethnicity | 2012-16 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable | |
Overall Housing Cost Burden | 30% | 2013-17 |
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-1
Decreasing
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Housing Affordability for Renters | 34% | 2013-17 |
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1
Increasing
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Housing Affordability for Renters by Race/Ethnicity | 2012-16 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable | |
Homeownership Rate | 68% | 2013-17 |
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-1
Decreasing
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Homeownership Rate by Race/Ethnicity | 2013-17 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable | |
Vacant Housing Units | 10% | 2013-17 |
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1
Increasing
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Homeless Persons | 0 | 10 Not Applicable |


