How long is the commute from Effort, PA?
Workers who live in Effort, PA take an average of 40.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.9% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.6 minutes (±7.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Effort get to work
| Means of transportation | Effort | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.9% (±11.6 points) | 72.7% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±4.6 points) | 9.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±3.2 points) | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 1.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±9.0 points) | 11.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Effort, the average commute is not measurably different from Monroe County (38.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Effort, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monroe County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Effort ranks 3 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 16 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Effort
| Vehicles available | Effort | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±3.7 points) | 5.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.6% (±10.8 points) | 29.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% (±17.8 points) | 38.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.1% (±17.8 points) | 26.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Effort, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monroe County (5.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Effort
| Effort | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±9.0 points) | 11.4% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±4.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±4.4 points) | 92.8% (±1.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Effort, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monroe County (92.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Effort
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effort | — | 40.6 minutes (±7.4) | — |
| Brodheadsville | 2.1 mi | 34.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sun Valley | 3.1 mi | 37.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra View | 3.5 mi | 36.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Polk Township (Monroe County) | 3.6 mi | 40.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Mountain Lake | 5.5 mi | 42.2 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Eldred Township (Monroe County) | 5.8 mi | 34.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township (Monroe County) | 5.9 mi | 34.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Monroe County) | 6.2 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Estates | 45.6 minutes (±10.6) |
| 2 | Indian Mountain Lake | 42.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 | Effort | 40.6 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Sun Valley | 37.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Sierra View | 36.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 | Brodheadsville | 34.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Emerald Lakes | 32.5 minutes (±11.8) |
| 8 | Arlington Heights | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) |
Effort is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Chestnuthill Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Effort
How long is the average commute in Effort?
Workers who live in Effort, PA take an average of 40.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Effort without a car?
2.4% of households in Effort have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Effort?
11.0% (±9.0 points) of workers who live in Effort worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effort CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effort CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effort CDP, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Effort CDP, Pennsylvania (place:22680, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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