Sleeping under the American Flag. San Diego, November 2012.
1. There are an estimated 10.000 homeless people in San Diego county.
2. This estimate does not comprise of people sleeping and living in their car.
3. The winter shelter that is about to open after much waiting has 400 beds.
4. There has been a 20% increase in homelessness in the past two years, and many are homeless as a result of continued recession, job loss and home repossession by banks.
5. 32% of the homeless in San Diego have a four-year college degree.
6. There are approximately 30,000 vacant houses, condos and apartments in San Diego County. See below for more info.
In North San Diego County alone, as of August 2011, there were 15,168 vacant homes (3.5% vacancy ). In Southwest San Diego County (Metro) houses, condos and apartments went from 88,090 to 191,513 due to the early 2000’s building frenzy. By 2010 Southwest County had 7.9 % (vacancy).
This means that in the metro area, where most homeless people are found, there are 15,129 vacant houses, condo and apartments. Data is extrapolated from info found here.
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