Facts & Statistics

Research and statistics validate the observation and experience of ACCESS staff, which indicates that homelessness continues to be a very serious problem in Summit County and in the United States.

• On one night in January 2019, the Point in Time count found 546 homeless individuals in Summit County.
• There has been a marked increase in people living in "doubled-up" situations. In order to save money, many individuals and households "double-up" in apartments and houses. This type of living situation is often the last step before the individual or family becomes homeless. Since 2007, this number has increased 67%.
• Since its inception, ACCESS has served more than 21,000 women and children in crisis.
• The average length of stay at ACCESS is 29 days.
• In 2019, ACCESS emergency shelter sheltered 449 clients including 245 under the age of 18.
• In 2019, 67% of ACCESS clients left for a permanent housing placement.
• In 2019, 56% of ACCESS clients maintained or increased their income.