Effort, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,499 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$127,929 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
48 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$280,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,111 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,543 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
East Stroudsburg Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
East Stroudsburg Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 25
Feb 3 10 28
Mar 4 7 36
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 5 0 62
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 1 41
Dec 4 6 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 3%

Schools

Pleasant Valley MS
2 miles, SE 3.2 star
Pleasant Valley HS
2 miles, SE 4.6 star
Pleasant Valley El Sch
3 miles, SW 4.1 star
Pleasant Valley Intrmd Sch
3 miles, W 3.7 star

Colleges

The Beauty Institute
12 miles, E 1 star

Hospitals

St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
10 miles, E 4.1 star
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
14 miles, E 3.2 star
Blue Mountain Hospital
17 miles, W 2.3 star

Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
20 miles, SW 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
56 miles, S 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
69 miles, SE 4.6 star