Living in Effie, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Effie · Census data 2020–2024
Effie has 77 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median rent is $1,042/month.
Effie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Effie at a glance
- Population
- 77
- Median age
- 49.4State: 38.8
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.2%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Effie a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 24.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Effie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Effie the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 42.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $969 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Effie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 64
- Owner-occupied
- 60.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.5%
- Vacant
- 32.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.79
32.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Effie has many vacation and second homes.
Effie demographics
- Population
- 77
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 43
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Effie ›
Education in Effie
8.2% of adults 25 and older in Effie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Effie
- Unemployment rate
- 24.2%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 60%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.4%
Effie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effie | 77 | — | — | $1,042 |
| Bigfork | 375 | $29,375 | $118,800 | $1,000 |
| Big Falls | 136 | $29,063 | $67,500 | $566 |
| Squaw Lake | 104 | $60,000 | $181,300 | $675 |
| Northome | 159 | $63,750 | $87,700 | $663 |
| Nett Lake | 171 | $38,750 | $80,000 | $832 |
| Deer River | 889 | $38,824 | $111,200 | $816 |
| Kelliher | 341 | $102,529 | $179,600 | $600 |
| Taconite | 468 | $84,375 | $219,600 | $2,625 |
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How much is rent in Effie?
The median gross rent in Effie is $1,042 per month, about 42.9% of household income.
Is Effie, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 24.2%.
What is the median age in Effie?
The median age in Effie is 49.4 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Effie?
The average commute to work in Effie is 11 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Effie?
The unemployment rate in Effie is 24.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Effie?
8.2% of adults in Effie have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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