Homeless Statistics in Nassau and Suffolk Counties NY

Homeless Statistics in Nassau and Suffolk Counties

Homelessness is a significant issue across Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and local agencies, the following outlines the homeless statistics by township.

Nassau County Homelessness by Town

1. Hempstead: Approximately 1,200 homeless individuals

- Notable hamlets: Hempstead Village, West Hempstead, East Meadow

2. North Hempstead: Around 300 homeless individuals

- Notable hamlets: Great Neck, Port Washington, Manhasset

3. Oyster Bay: Roughly 200 homeless individuals

- Notable hamlets: Oyster Bay, Syosset, Woodbury

4. Long Beach: About 150 homeless individuals

5. Freeport: Approximately 100 homeless individuals

6. Lynbrook: Around 50 homeless individuals

7. Valley Stream: Approximately 75 homeless individuals

8. Westbury: About 60 homeless individuals

9. Garden City: Approximately 40 homeless individuals

Suffolk County Homelessness by Town

1. Babylon: Approximately 500 homeless individuals

- Notable hamlets: Babylon Village, Lindenhurst, West Babylon

2. Islip: Around 600 homeless individuals

- Notable hamlets: Islip, Bay Shore, Brentwood

3. Brookhaven: Roughly 700 homeless individuals

- Notable hamlets: Patchogue, Medford, Bellport

4. Huntington: About 300 homeless individuals

- Notable hamlets: Huntington Station, Cold Spring Harbor, Northport

5. Riverhead: Approximately 150 homeless individuals

6. Southampton: Around 100 homeless individuals

7. Smithtown: Approximately 80 homeless individuals

8. East Hampton: About 50 homeless individuals

9. Shelter Island: Approximately 20 homeless individuals

Resources:

- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) https://www.hud.gov

- Nassau County Department of Social Services https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/Departments/SocialServices

- Suffolk County Department of Social Services https://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/SocialServices

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