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Estimate Of People Affected By Homelessness
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As of 2024, over 7,500 people in Queens are currently experiencing homelessness.
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This includes individuals in shelters, on the street, living in cars, and in other unstable housing.
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The Impact in Numbers
Homelessness is best understood through key data: how many people are affected, how students are impacted, and what it costs the city. These numbers show the scale of the crisis and why lasting solutions are needed.
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Students Affected By Homelessness
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In New York City, nearly 1 in 12 public school students has experienced homelessness at some point during the school year.
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This means over 100,000 NYC students are impacted, and Queens has one of the highest rates of homeless students among all boroughs.
Dollar Amount Economic Impact
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The City of New York spends over $4 billion per year on homelessness related services.
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Providing emergency shelter for one adult costs up to $140 per night. That’s over $51,000 per person per year and this doesn’t include costs for food, medical care, or staffing.
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Supportive housing programs, while costly upfront, are proven to save the city money over time by reducing hospital visits, jail time, and emergency service use.
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