Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Effort is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,499. Residents earn $127,929 per year, which is 70% above the national average.
Based on current data, Effort receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Effort stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Effort is $127,929, which is significantly higher than the national average — 70% above $75,149. This places Effort among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Effort is $280,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,043 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Effort experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| 38% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $127,929 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,916 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,587 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,305 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 175 |
| Retail | 196 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,285 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.24% |
| Commute Time | 49.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $280,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $304,591 |
| $/Sq Ft | $177 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.5% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,043 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.6% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,285 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.24% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,784/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 790 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9415°N, 75.4377°W |
| County FIPS | 42025 |
Winner: Republican by 34.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 175 |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Retail Stores | 196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 49.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |