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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Carter R.

Effingham in the winter -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $65,718, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $166,700 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest...

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river_amelia17

Effingham vs Raleigh -which is better?

OK so I'm a college student here and Median household income is $65,718, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 12,258 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services....

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Harper

Effingham is underrated, change my mind

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $65,718, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $696 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $166,700 on avera...

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Edward W.

Best apartments in Effingham under ?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 40s, and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Edward W.

Grocery stores in Effingham -recommendations?

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $166,700, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $65,718, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invest...

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Carter R.

Studio apartments in Effingham -options?

Hey, The median home value here is around $166,700, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Effingham sits at 544.9 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingl...

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Edward W.

Studio apartments in Effingham -options?

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are ge...

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Willow Nguyen

Studio apartments in Effingham -options?

Alright, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do?

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Edward W.

Is Effingham walkable?

Alright, Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Willow Nguyen

Rent in Effingham getting crazy

Random thought, Rent is about $696/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $696 for rent here. The median home value here is around $166,700, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Effingham sits at 544.9 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certa...

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