I was born and raised here in the Beautiful state of West Virginia, I moved away for a few years. But I came back home. West Virginia has a lot of history and culture. A lot of people puts West Virginia down more than any other state. So I'm just saying West Virginia is the most Beautiful state and the most friendliest people.
To me Conservative and no zoning sound like Proes. I like the idea of deciding what kind of dog I want for starters. The Tractor thing, well I like to eat so the idea of having Farms around is appealing to me. Somebody has to grow the food. Deer hunting? If I had a place and time to hunt I'd probably be healthier than I am now. What's the small game hunting like? I used to Rabbit hunt when I was a teenager and miss it. I like to watch and listen to the dogs.
I’ve moved away from WV twice. Once to New Hampshire for 5 years, and once to Florida for 2 years after retiring. Both times…. Once the novelty of a new place wore off, and we went real estate hunting I was homesick for WV. You can buy a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home for under $200.00 in a nice area. We pay 1/2 of what we payed in rent in Florida for a house payment here. We love the kick back,relaxing lifestyle here, compared to the rat race fast paced Florida. Driving here is relaxing versus chaotic in Florida.
Sounds like you aren't that crazy about West Virginia! LOL. I'm from the midwest and not that familiar with that part of the eastern US, but I suspect I'd MUCH rather live in WV than DC.
I love Martinsburg Wv. I moved from the PG County area never will go back. I never had problems with bugs. Only stink bugs around the garage but I used a very good spray to get rid of them. They have built up in Martinsburg it is more to do here now.
if you dont like getting behind tractors STOP eating!!!! at some time in my life i will need a doctor a dentist a nurse a cop a mechanic and plumber a electrician BUT every day with out fail i need a farmer! and farmers are the ONLY business in the states who are NOT allowed to set prices for what they produce unless they sell direct! and NO union will represent farmers! and farmers spend LOTS of hours away from family working in ALL kinds of weather so we can eat!
it's not that we don't want people to move here we just don't want the wrong kind of people to move here like drug dealers or people who want to do the gang thing like you see in bigger city's and people that steal.but really it has already been ruined because we already have started having drive by shooting 's and Mexican gang on the south side of town and there has been a huge jump in crime 10 years ago we didn't have all this going on.
We plan on coming home to WV after having been gone since 2006. We lived down a holler back then and hope to again. I hope it's not getting crowded. There's nothing better than sitting out on the porch on a quiet evening after a hard day, especially late summer, early fall.
@@lisamccue1730 I hope you can find another holler you can call home and be able to enjoy the changing of the seasons. I miss having a wood stove to warm up next to because it's certainly feeling like that time of year already.
Too crowded LMAO everybody's got up and left the whole state has been abandoned. This place is empty. Too crowded. Go back to creek and stay there. Too crowded thought I'd heard it all about West Virginia that's a good'n!!😂
@@toddellis3323 you're not too bright, are ya? It was a joke because I don't want people moving here and taking my spot at the creek lmao. I guess enjoying the outdoors is supposed to be an insult but I love the fact that the whole state isn't covered in asphalt and cement. I guess you're also not aware of the amount of people from Florida, New York, Chicago and California that have been moving here since COVID lmao. If one other person is sitting by my creek, it's too crowded. I hope you and your family move, you should go to Chicago, I'm sure you would love it. Lmao
There are people that live in central WV that don't really consider you all in the panhandles as true West Virginians. You gotta come further into the state to get the full immersion of what WV really is.
I see you picked up the accent lol. I live in southern WV and very rural and everything you say you’re lacking we have. We welcome everyone but liberal democrats. Y’all tend to forget why you left your original state.
Born and raised here, we have bus terminals , we have airports, we don't have crime like DC, we don't have school shootings, but I agree, don't move here, we're good without ya
We live in Martinsburg and have high speed internet - Comcast cable. But if you head further into rural WV, it gets spotty - at least for cable. We have a lot of clients from the DC area looking to move here (who can you blame them). Mostly telecommuters and they need high speed connections.
If you live in the more rural areas you may encounter tractors, but again, all of WV is not the same….couldn’t tell you the last tractor i had to follow down the street in Putnam County… and zoning is a thing in some areas…and i believe Bugs are a nationwide thing…lol.
Lol.. well I'm born and raised here, left it for 10 years, and come back. You don't live here it's just an experience. Always said unless you're born or married into this state you should stay out. It's a state you can come here on vacation and leave on probation. No cartels here either. we make our own drugs too.. Enter at your own risk and beware of clowns and deer... there's reasons we have hunting seasons for both.
My husband’s family has been in mineral/grant county area since the 1780s. My family’s from Harrisonburg, VA and we’re over in Hampshire county cuz my husband works out of Winchester. We’d love to move into grant or tucker but he doesn’t want to take an OTR driving job while the kids are little. I’d never leave our cabin near Harman if I didn’t have to. I love it. I’m tryin to get so deep in the hills they aint ever gonna find us 😂 my mother in law is from MD and she still struggles with livin up here. She’s not made for WV
Love this too because it's true. Come to West Virginia on vacation with a pocket full of money leaving on probation if your lucky. Come to West Virginia with a dime you'll leave bankrupt and can't get out fast enough like everyone else has already done. Southern West Virginia is Apocalyptic think I'm kidding come on.
I've visited WV a couple of times and fell in love. I'm from NJ but am seriously considering making the move. I've always been a simple person who greatly appreciates the outdoors and I'd love for my 7 yr old to be able to grow in WV. I'm also an exterminator so the bugs are not a problem,!
It seems like Nj people want to leave to go to WV. My bf and I were looking into martinsburg, where he lived for ten years- now in Elkins. I live in NJ (insanely expensive) He accepted a job in West NJ in December (very rural) but last minute changed his mind bc its too expensive. I'm afraid if I go out there I'll have no community and no job opportunities. Maybe I'm wrong. Now we are broken up, aren't getting engaged or married. Its been hellish.
@@AliciaLLang Alicia this area is close to larger metro areas where there’s higher paying jobs. Maybe do some online job searching. Proctor gamble moved to Berkeley county not too long ago. They are hiring
@@MeetMeInThePanhandle Thank you. Yes, we were seriously considering moving to martinsburg but now he doesn't even want to do that because of the housing market. We'll see what happens!
@@AliciaLLang Alicia, the issue with the housing market here right now is that there are not a lot of houses for sale. Prices haven't dropped that much like they have in other parts of the country. It looks like more homes will appear on the market this spring and summer. If Martinsburg is a place you want to live, I'd make that the priority. We love living here. The housing market will wax and wane so trying to predict the housing market is not a good guide for when to move. Home prices over the long haul go up. Life is short. Live where you will be happy. Hope I'm not sounding preachy
Sounds like you need to go to DC, this state has mountains, not hills, this state has a lot of farm land. We also have a lot a water areas, that is the reason for the deer, the bugs, and the roads that have a lot of curves, We have good people in this state that would help anyone in need. Could this state be better in ways, of course, but so couldn't every state.
West Virginia is the only state I want to live if someone doesn’t like WV ok no big deal. I have high speed internet that work well. Almost all states in remote areas have no or poor internet reception.
If you are retired or can work from home (and have high speed internet), WV might be for you. If you need a job and are not in a high demand occupation or profession, you'll probably have a very hard time finding work. In addition to tractors, a lot of people want to drive way too fast or way too slow. Most of the roads are windy and I once spent the better part of an hour behind an old lady doing 20 mph, and she would slow down for curves. I left WV when I was younger, and crime was practically nonexistent. WV has been hard-hit by the opioid crisis, which helps fuel crime.
Hey Dutch. We’re in the eastern panhandle and there are parts still pretty rural- but several large companies have moved in so things are better on the job front. Roads are a bit windy. 😊
West Virgina MUST have been good for you financially ELSE why haven't you moved? Also when you moved there couldn't you tell right away it wasn't the city? I am proud of West Virginia, it IS indeed Wonderful AND Wild. One of the countys in WV was settled by my family before the First Constitution was signed. But you are correct, the roughedness of most of the State is only for those who love nature, and aren't entharlled with the spit-shined.
You need to consider the whole state before you criticize one area of our beautiful state. Saying, "the more west you get, the more rural you get," is not necessarily true. Tourism is big in WV and there are quite a bit of different opportunities that you wouldn't necessarily elsewhere. Different states offer different advantages. So research your facts before you live only 20 years in WV.
Hey Mike no worries about anybody getting up and leaving they've already done that. I'm in Charleston this place is redead. Southern West Virginia has been abandoned in the event you haven't figured that out yet no worries everybody's already figured it out for you, when it comes to good ol West by God Virginia everybody's gone and they're never coming back.
I'm a born and raised Jefferson County West Virginia girl. I'm one of the natives as was my daddy, my grandaddy, great grandaddy we were all born and raised in Jefferson County, beautiful place, good people. I guarantee you were treated nasty by new people who moved in and they're rude. I wish you could have met my son's or myself, my hubby, you wouldn't want too leave us. If i have dinner then your eating with us. Come back and ask for Tammy.
There are many reasons why someone might not want to move to West Virginia. Some of the most common reasons include: West Virginia has a relatively low median household income compared to other states. This can make it difficult for some people to afford the cost of living in the state. The state has a high poverty rate, with nearly 20% of residents living below the poverty line. This can make it difficult for some people to access basic necessities like food, housing, and healthcare. West Virginia has a relatively low population, which can make it difficult for some people to find a sense of community and connection. The state has a high rate of drug abuse, particularly opioid addiction. This can create challenges for individuals and families who are trying to live healthy and fulfilling lives. West Virginia is located in a remote part of the country, which can make it difficult for some people to access cultural and recreational opportunities. The state has a relatively low level of educational attainment, which can make it difficult for some people to find good-paying jobs and advance in their careers. West Virginia is subject to natural disasters like floods and snowstorms, which can disrupt daily life and cause damage to property. The state has a relatively high crime rate, which can create a sense of insecurity for some people. West Virginia has a harsh and unforgiving climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. This can be difficult for some people to tolerate, particularly those who are used to more moderate climates.
I know it is kind of everywhere but Ive heard there is a massive drug issue in WV. I hope it goes away but seems like if you are going to mention getting stuck behind tractors the drug issue should make any honest list as well. Great channel btw.
As a West Virginian culture activities only happen in specific areas so avoid that not West Virginia and deer season? there are many of city’s that have no deer season
A working couple could buy a house in M-burg, build up benefits in DC, commute in the middle of the night, and then when they retire, just stop commuting and have their retirements paid for. Also, there's a congressman who got defeated in MD, got elected in WV, and one day he might be a senator, Alex Mooney.
We left in 2006 for the west coast, mostly due to the economy. We never stopped being homesick and plan on moving back. The main thing keeping us away is the job market and the dismal hourly pay. Have things gotten any better?
Unfortunately not but I believe everyone in the US is struggling in one way or another. I took a job working out of state 4 days a week, for $17 an hr and my husband works for a Tree company making $19 an hour. Fast food and retail stores are paying up to $12 - $15 an hour but you never know how many hrs you'll be working. The prices of gas,food,rent and electricity is hurting the middle class and I can only pray for everyone within the poverty range and below.
@@lisamccue1730 yeah but that’s not unique to WV. It’s for a lot of rural places it’s just most of WV is rural. Wheeling WV and Weirton WV are to places that would be great for those that want small town but not be in a rural area. If you want big city Pittsburgh is close to those cities.
Job Market? Up until the last 18 months when everybody across the country including myself quit working I took retirement before everything went south saw it coming and got out. Up until then mention the word "job" in West Virginia it was a GREAT way of getting shot. Shit was so bad you DIDN'T say the word "job" especially in Southern West Virginia. That was no secret. Jobs were so few and far between Jobs was a subject you didn't bring up, and everybody knew that. Now it doesn't matter anymore. Don't come here thinking your going to land some corporate position. its not only not going to happen, you'll end up pissed off just like everybody else. End up packing your shit up and leave and never come back. It's an all too common theme here in West Virginia.
Most West Virginians do not consider the Eastern Panhandle as a true part of this state anyway, DC kind of ruins that area. Thank goodness for the mountains separating us from the swamp creatures.
There nothing wrong with West Virginia. If you don't like it there move out. I was born a raised in West Virginia. There not that many bugs. There bugs in all the states. West Virginia is beautiful. Go back where you belong.
Sounds great to me. I am in high taxed New Jersey and looking to get out. I am in a rural part of the state, and had to laugh about the tractors. We have them here too. A lot of farms up this way. I have to ask .I have heard that there are problems with well water out that way. We have iron and some wells out this way have Sulphur. I am lucky and have good water it has some iron and it's hard but taste great. Is there anything unusual about West Virginia well water?
Hi John -- I'm amazed at the property taxes in New Jersey -- people I've talked to from out that way pay almost as much as their mortgage payment. Taxes are lower in WV. Well water depends on where you live. Some areas you don't need filtration or treatment -- but others you do. There's nothing unusual about WV well water.
I've drank West Virginia well water for the last 60 years off and on. The water is great it just all depends on your filtration system and they have gotten much better. We used to bottle spring water in Clay County that bubbled up out of the ground from an underground spring. We bottled it year round it was ice cold crystal clear and pure water. The shit coming out of our faucets(city water) it's gotten so bad you almost can't take a shower with it anymore.
Fairmont is still a low crime area for the most part. Just pick a nice neighborhood and stay out of the main part of town because there is a lot of homeless people 😢 on the streets. There is some very good smaller communities surrounding Fairmont that have that small town appeal and are very safe, nothing like the West Coast. It really boils down to what you like or don’t like I suppose. Plenty of rural areas to choose from also.
Chris high speed internet is available in most areas -- just way out in the country you have to check. On the west side of Hedgesville it's spotty. What type of area are you looking for?
We have a house in WV "way out in the country". Star Link Internet is available. We have that and it's every bit as fast as any other broadband in the state.
Yeah, heard Big Foot emerged from the woods of Ritter Park in Huntington and enrolled at Marshall University with aspirations of becoming a Thundering Herd Football Player.
Live in NYC with Asian American husband. Thinking of moving to West Virginia. However, we are concerned with racism to mixed race marriages and racism. Heard from a neighbor that Alabama might be better. What do you think, and if possible can you suggest WV locations friendly to mixed couples?
Stephanie I have not seen any kind of the racism you mention in this area - the Eastern Panhandle. Shepherdstown is a great little town -- it's a University town. Shepherd University. The good thing about this area is that we are close to the DC/Baltimore area so you can live in a less congested area but when you want big city stuff, it's about an hour and a half a way. We moved from the DC area and we really love it here. When are you thinking of moving? My email is jana@amazingaffordable.com if you'd like to contact me. My number is 304-264-2828 to call or text.
I love West Virginia! No restaurants tho!! Clarksburg and Clairmont are dying communities beautiful but dying. Murials outside of clairmont is one if not the only real restaurant I ate at and it was delicious Italian food and wonderful Wait staff.
Clairmont? Wrong! How about Fairmont! Murials is not the only restaurant that is original to WV. You apparently, do not know what you're talking about.
All correct except the bugs. The bugs are not a greater issue then anywhere else really. Wild and Wonderful far outweighs the lack of culture (restaurants etc). Blessings But shhhh don’t tell any Northerners lol 😉
More cons, the state is quite poor and poor communities have high crime rates. West Virginia is not the highest state in crime but its well up on the list of states that have higher crime rates violent and nonviolent crime.
you forgot the critters as pests like possums and coons and rats squirrels ferro cats and dogs i moved to wv from Florida iv never seen so many varmints in my life since i left fld i work pest control here and my number one complaints from customers is there rats in my basement or coons and squirrels in the attic iv never seen a roach problem here in wv like you said i only get complaints of stank bug flee spiders and termite infestations never roaches but ill agree with you the bugs here as just as bad as flds lol
I was born and raised in Jefferson County West Virginia, yes were full and were hicks so yes please stay out. Were crazzzzy and Republicans. Please don't move here.
Hi Jamel. It's a little slower pace here than you'll find in larger cities -- and friendlier. We moved from the DC area so I speak from experience. Are you thinking of moving to this area?
West Virginians are friendly and good neighbors. They are also used to running their own lives. I wouldn't go in to try to "revise" the place or to "smarten" them up. That isn't acceptable. My Daddy moved us out when my brothers got old enough to go to work. He worked in the coal mines and since that was the only work available that paid well, he did not want his sons working in the mines and knew they would. They did well, very well. But to tell the truth I miss the beauty of those mountains. Just not the snow.
Great video and reasons to consider. I'm not sure why you've gotten such rude comments. Considering pros and cons of a place is just wisdom before a move. It doesn't seem that much different than a lot of the small counties in Missouri 🙂
Our property taxes are becoming excessive now. With all these new housing developments and people moving in from DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia. I grew up on the Shenandoah River a beautiful place until the crime of DC stated coming in by the thousands every weekend. We're working on getting the riff raff off those River banks .
@@tammywines7343 the eastern panhandle is taking a hit. I lived in Morgantown for over 40 years. When I talked to my friends In PA they were paying taxes through the nose
Thanks so much! I'm a cultured, educated urban man. You are exactly who I'm looking to avoid when I move to WV. Stay where you belong, with the vultures in DC.
Hi cultured educated. Bless your heart. You missed the part where I said we live in the eastern panhandle and love it. But may not be for everyone. Have the day you deserve. ❤️
I was born and raised here in the Beautiful state of West Virginia, I moved away for a few years. But I came back home. West Virginia has a lot of history and culture. A lot of people puts West Virginia down more than any other state. So I'm just saying West Virginia is the most Beautiful state and the most friendliest people.
To me Conservative and no zoning sound like Proes. I like the idea of deciding what kind of dog I want for starters. The Tractor thing, well I like to eat so the idea of having Farms around is appealing to me. Somebody has to grow the food. Deer hunting? If I had a place and time to hunt I'd probably be healthier than I am now. What's the small game hunting like? I used to Rabbit hunt when I was a teenager and miss it. I like to watch and listen to the dogs.
I’ve moved away from WV twice. Once to New Hampshire for 5 years, and once to Florida for 2 years after retiring. Both times…. Once the novelty of a new place wore off, and we went real estate hunting I was homesick for WV.
You can buy a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home for under $200.00 in a nice area. We pay 1/2 of what we payed in rent in Florida for a house payment here.
We love the kick back,relaxing lifestyle here, compared to the rat race fast paced Florida. Driving here is relaxing versus chaotic in Florida.
Yes. Totally agree. Prices have gone up but still less than surrounding areas.
Sounds like you aren't that crazy about West Virginia! LOL. I'm from the midwest and not that familiar with that part of the eastern US, but I suspect I'd MUCH rather live in WV than DC.
Actually we love living here. Those things I mentioned are positives to us but may not be to some. Much better here than DC for us
I love Martinsburg Wv. I moved from the PG County area never will go back. I never had problems with bugs. Only stink bugs around the garage but I used a very good spray to get rid of them. They have built up in Martinsburg it is more to do here now.
So you must never seen west Virginia drug addicts every where
You obviously didn't watch the whole video...
@@patpeacock8150 Charleston and Huntington The Walking Dead.
if you dont like getting behind tractors STOP eating!!!! at some time in my life i will need a doctor a dentist a nurse a cop a mechanic and plumber a electrician BUT every day with out fail i need a farmer! and farmers are the ONLY business in the states who are NOT allowed to set prices for what they produce unless they sell direct! and NO union will represent farmers! and farmers spend LOTS of hours away from family working in ALL kinds of weather so we can eat!
it's not that we don't want people to move here we just don't want the wrong kind of people to move here like drug dealers or people who want to do the gang thing like you see in bigger city's and people that steal.but really it has already been ruined because we already have started having drive by shooting 's and Mexican gang on the south side of town and there has been a huge jump in crime 10 years ago we didn't have all this going on.
Which town?
I would really appreciate it ,if people would stay away from WV ,lol. I love WV and it's getting way too crowded already.
We plan on coming home to WV after having been gone since 2006. We lived down a holler back then and hope to again. I hope it's not getting crowded. There's nothing better than sitting out on the porch on a quiet evening after a hard day, especially late summer, early fall.
@@lisamccue1730 I hope you can find another holler you can call home and be able to enjoy the changing of the seasons. I miss having a wood stove to warm up next to because it's certainly feeling like that time of year already.
I agree with you our wv is way to crowded
Too crowded LMAO everybody's got up and left the whole state has been abandoned. This place is empty. Too crowded. Go back to creek and stay there. Too crowded thought I'd heard it all about West Virginia that's a good'n!!😂
@@toddellis3323 you're not too bright, are ya? It was a joke because I don't want people moving here and taking my spot at the creek lmao. I guess enjoying the outdoors is supposed to be an insult but I love the fact that the whole state isn't covered in asphalt and cement. I guess you're also not aware of the amount of people from Florida, New York, Chicago and California that have been moving here since COVID lmao. If one other person is sitting by my creek, it's too crowded. I hope you and your family move, you should go to Chicago, I'm sure you would love it. Lmao
If you don't like WV why did you retire in our Beautiful state. No state is perfect after all DC especially.
Almost Heaven West Virginia is my home and I love it.
Good video. I’m thinking about moving to WV, and I appreciate the list.
Explore for better facts before you move rather than listening to someone who really doesn't know what she's talking about.
There are people that live in central WV that don't really consider you all in the panhandles as true West Virginians. You gotta come further into the state to get the full immersion of what WV really is.
And that’s BS
Okay old timer, so are you saying that you've never heard that?
@@mikedineen7857 LMAO
I see you picked up the accent lol. I live in southern WV and very rural and everything you say you’re lacking we have. We welcome everyone but liberal democrats. Y’all tend to forget why you left your original state.
Born and raised here, we have bus terminals , we have airports, we don't have crime like DC, we don't have school shootings, but I agree, don't move here, we're good without ya
Great post. I was born in WV and always consider moving back. Getting a well paid job is not easy.
Born and raised there also. That was the reason I left 30 plus years ago. No work. I will return when I retire though. I miss it terribly.
I’m from Putnam County, WV and have never had trouble with internet…all of WV is not the same.
We live in Martinsburg and have high speed internet - Comcast cable. But if you head further into rural WV, it gets spotty - at least for cable. We have a lot of clients from the DC area looking to move here (who can you blame them). Mostly telecommuters and they need high speed connections.
Dear hunting season, it's 365 days a year with me.Thanks 4 sharing.
If you live in the more rural areas you may encounter tractors, but again, all of WV is not the same….couldn’t tell you the last tractor i had to follow down the street in Putnam County… and zoning is a thing in some areas…and i believe Bugs are a nationwide thing…lol.
Lol.. well I'm born and raised here, left it for 10 years, and come back. You don't live here it's just an experience. Always said unless you're born or married into this state you should stay out. It's a state you can come here on vacation and leave on probation. No cartels here either. we make our own drugs too.. Enter at your own risk and beware of clowns and deer... there's reasons we have hunting seasons for both.
Love this 😍😋
My husband’s family has been in mineral/grant county area since the 1780s. My family’s from Harrisonburg, VA and we’re over in Hampshire county cuz my husband works out of Winchester. We’d love to move into grant or tucker but he doesn’t want to take an OTR driving job while the kids are little. I’d never leave our cabin near Harman if I didn’t have to. I love it. I’m tryin to get so deep in the hills they aint ever gonna find us 😂 my mother in law is from MD and she still struggles with livin up here. She’s not made for WV
Love this too because it's true. Come to West Virginia on vacation with a pocket full of money leaving on probation if your lucky.
Come to West Virginia with a dime you'll leave bankrupt and can't get out fast enough like everyone else has already done. Southern West Virginia is Apocalyptic think I'm kidding come on.
I love love love the conservative life the best way to live in America
I grew up in weirton. Moved Florida in 1961 been here since and plan to stay here
WV is definitely a wonderful place to live ❤
Yep. It is
I've visited WV a couple of times and fell in love. I'm from NJ but am seriously considering making the move. I've always been a simple person who greatly appreciates the outdoors and I'd love for my 7 yr old to be able to grow in WV. I'm also an exterminator so the bugs are not a problem,!
You really should. We moved from DC and love it here.
It seems like Nj people want to leave to go to WV. My bf and I were looking into martinsburg, where he lived for ten years- now in Elkins. I live in NJ (insanely expensive) He accepted a job in West NJ in December (very rural) but last minute changed his mind bc its too expensive. I'm afraid if I go out there I'll have no community and no job opportunities. Maybe I'm wrong. Now we are broken up, aren't getting engaged or married. Its been hellish.
@@AliciaLLang Alicia this area is close to larger metro areas where there’s higher paying jobs. Maybe do some online job searching. Proctor gamble moved to Berkeley county not too long ago. They are hiring
@@MeetMeInThePanhandle Thank you. Yes, we were seriously considering moving to martinsburg but now he doesn't even want to do that because of the housing market. We'll see what happens!
@@AliciaLLang Alicia, the issue with the housing market here right now is that there are not a lot of houses for sale. Prices haven't dropped that much like they have in other parts of the country. It looks like more homes will appear on the market this spring and summer. If Martinsburg is a place you want to live, I'd make that the priority. We love living here. The housing market will wax and wane so trying to predict the housing market is not a good guide for when to move. Home prices over the long haul go up. Life is short. Live where you will be happy. Hope I'm not sounding preachy
Sounds like you need to go to DC, this state has mountains, not hills, this state has a lot of farm land. We also have a lot a water areas, that is the reason for the deer, the bugs, and the roads that have a lot of curves, We have good people in this state that would help anyone in need. Could this state be better in ways, of course, but so couldn't every state.
I live in Wheeling and love this state!!! Why don't you move if you don't like it here!!!!
West Virginia is the only state I want to live if someone doesn’t like WV ok no big deal. I have high speed internet that work well. Almost all states in remote areas have no or poor internet reception.
If you are retired or can work from home (and have high speed internet), WV might be for you. If you need a job and are not in a high demand occupation or profession, you'll probably have a very hard time finding work. In addition to tractors, a lot of people want to drive way too fast or way too slow. Most of the roads are windy and I once spent the better part of an hour behind an old lady doing 20 mph, and she would slow down for curves. I left WV when I was younger, and crime was practically nonexistent. WV has been hard-hit by the opioid crisis, which helps fuel crime.
Hey Dutch. We’re in the eastern panhandle and there are parts still pretty rural- but several large companies have moved in so things are better on the job front. Roads are a bit windy. 😊
West Virgina MUST have been good for you financially ELSE why haven't you moved? Also when you moved there couldn't you tell right away it wasn't the city? I am proud of West Virginia, it IS indeed Wonderful AND Wild. One of the countys in WV was settled by my family before the First Constitution was signed. But you are correct, the roughedness of most of the State is only for those who love nature, and aren't entharlled with the spit-shined.
Love WV. Just pointing out some things for new comers. 😊
You said ethic not ethnic. Shows how intelligent you people from DC are. This gal from WV knows better.
Mostly she was putting us down, trying to compare us to the garbage that inhabits the beltway.
You need to consider the whole state before you criticize one area of our beautiful state. Saying, "the more west you get, the more rural you get," is not necessarily true. Tourism is big in WV and there are quite a bit of different opportunities that you wouldn't necessarily elsewhere. Different states offer different advantages. So research your facts before you live only 20 years in WV.
If you don't want to be here why don't you leave I was bread and born here
We love it here. Did you watch the video? Just pointing out some things people from A large city might not like
@@MeetMeInThePanhandle They don't like people from out of state. That's why you get a lot of rude comments.
Hey Mike no worries about anybody getting up and leaving they've already done that. I'm in Charleston this place is redead. Southern West Virginia has been abandoned in the event you haven't figured that out yet no worries everybody's already figured it out for you, when it comes to good ol West by God Virginia everybody's gone and they're never coming back.
I just posted about my visit to West Virginia too. The people were not nice to me. I didn’t feel warm there AT ALL!
Oh no. I'm sorry you had that experience. Usually people here are great. I know there's some bad apples but that's everywhere.
Sorry to hear it, sometimes we get outsiders that have come to live here but have yet to learn how to be West Virginia kind.
I'm a born and raised Jefferson County West Virginia girl. I'm one of the natives as was my daddy, my grandaddy, great grandaddy we were all born and raised in Jefferson County, beautiful place, good people. I guarantee you were treated nasty by new people who moved in and they're rude. I wish you could have met my son's or myself, my hubby, you wouldn't want too leave us. If i have dinner then your eating with us. Come back and ask for Tammy.
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Coming from a lefty who moved to WV... Almost Heaven!
There are many reasons why someone might not want to move to West Virginia. Some of the most common reasons include:
West Virginia has a relatively low median household income compared to other states. This can make it difficult for some people to afford the cost of living in the state.
The state has a high poverty rate, with nearly 20% of residents living below the poverty line. This can make it difficult for some people to access basic necessities like food, housing, and healthcare.
West Virginia has a relatively low population, which can make it difficult for some people to find a sense of community and connection.
The state has a high rate of drug abuse, particularly opioid addiction. This can create challenges for individuals and families who are trying to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
West Virginia is located in a remote part of the country, which can make it difficult for some people to access cultural and recreational opportunities.
The state has a relatively low level of educational attainment, which can make it difficult for some people to find good-paying jobs and advance in their careers.
West Virginia is subject to natural disasters like floods and snowstorms, which can disrupt daily life and cause damage to property.
The state has a relatively high crime rate, which can create a sense of insecurity for some people.
West Virginia has a harsh and unforgiving climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. This can be difficult for some people to tolerate, particularly those who are used to more moderate climates.
Yep. Stay far far away. We like it the way it is.
I know it is kind of everywhere but Ive heard there is a massive drug issue in WV. I hope it goes away but seems like if you are going to mention getting stuck behind tractors the drug issue should make any honest list as well. Great channel btw.
Every state has that problem, some moreso than others.
Pretty good video for trying to keep them Yankees out ..
As a West Virginian culture activities only happen in specific areas so avoid that not West Virginia and deer season? there are many of city’s that have no deer season
A working couple could buy a house in M-burg, build up benefits in DC, commute in the middle of the night, and then when they retire, just stop commuting and have their retirements paid for. Also, there's a congressman who got defeated in MD, got elected in WV, and one day he might be a senator, Alex Mooney.
Conservative leaning? Count me in!!!
We left in 2006 for the west coast, mostly due to the economy. We never stopped being homesick and plan on moving back. The main thing keeping us away is the job market and the dismal hourly pay. Have things gotten any better?
Unfortunately not but I believe everyone in the US is struggling in one way or another. I took a job working out of state 4 days a week, for $17 an hr and my husband works for a Tree company making $19 an hour. Fast food and retail stores are paying up to $12 - $15 an hour but you never know how many hrs you'll be working. The prices of gas,food,rent and electricity is hurting the middle class and I can only pray for everyone within the poverty range and below.
If you have the ability to work from home and make decent money it could be really good.
@@jasonwarnock8992 But Internet service for a good bit of the state is awful. From what I've seen and read, they haven't fixed that yet, either.
@@lisamccue1730 yeah but that’s not unique to WV. It’s for a lot of rural places it’s just most of WV is rural. Wheeling WV and Weirton WV are to places that would be great for those that want small town but not be in a rural area. If you want big city Pittsburgh is close to those cities.
Job Market? Up until the last 18 months when everybody across the country including myself quit working I took retirement before everything went south saw it coming and got out. Up until then mention the word "job" in West Virginia it was a GREAT way of getting shot. Shit was so bad you DIDN'T say the word "job" especially in Southern West Virginia. That was no secret. Jobs were so few and far between Jobs was a subject you didn't bring up, and everybody knew that. Now it doesn't matter anymore.
Don't come here thinking your going to land some corporate position. its not only not going to happen, you'll end up pissed off just like everybody else. End up packing your shit up and leave and never come back. It's an all too common theme here in West Virginia.
The eastern panhandle is DC lite.
Very lite. Lots less expensive.
Most West Virginians do not consider the Eastern Panhandle as a true part of this state anyway, DC kind of ruins that area. Thank goodness for the mountains separating us from the swamp creatures.
There nothing wrong with West Virginia. If you don't like it there move out. I was born a raised in West Virginia. There not that many bugs. There bugs in all the states. West Virginia is beautiful. Go back where you belong.
Barbara. I love West Virginia. Live here. Just pointing out to people it’s not like living in DC which is what I like about it. But different strokes.
I am moving to Martinsburg, WVA.
Sounds great to me. I am in high taxed New Jersey and looking to get out. I am in a rural part of the state, and had to laugh about the tractors. We have them here too. A lot of farms up this way. I have to ask .I have heard that there are problems with well water out that way. We have iron and some wells out this way have Sulphur. I am lucky and have good water it has some iron and it's hard but taste great. Is there anything unusual about West Virginia well water?
Hi John -- I'm amazed at the property taxes in New Jersey -- people I've talked to from out that way pay almost as much as their mortgage payment. Taxes are lower in WV. Well water depends on where you live. Some areas you don't need filtration or treatment -- but others you do. There's nothing unusual about WV well water.
I've drank West Virginia well water for the last 60 years off and on.
The water is great it just all depends on your filtration system and they have gotten much better.
We used to bottle spring water in Clay County that bubbled up out of the ground from an underground spring. We bottled it year round it was ice cold crystal clear and pure water. The shit coming out of our faucets(city water) it's gotten so bad you almost can't take a shower with it anymore.
@@toddellis3323 thanks
I’m thinking of moving to Fairmont from CA. How is that area as far as safety is concern?
We are in the eastern panhandle of wv. It’s safe here. Beautiful area. I don’t know about fairmont but I hear good things
Jesus anything has to be better then the communist state of cali
Fairmont is still a low crime area for the most part. Just pick a nice neighborhood and stay out of the main part of town because there is a lot of homeless people 😢 on the streets. There is some very good smaller communities surrounding Fairmont that have that small town appeal and are very safe, nothing like the West Coast. It really boils down to what you like or don’t like I suppose. Plenty of rural areas to choose from also.
She never said anything about the weather
Thats good to know about the internet issues. I'd consider moving there but need a strong internet connection.
Chris high speed internet is available in most areas -- just way out in the country you have to check. On the west side of Hedgesville it's spotty. What type of area are you looking for?
Chris smart choice!!!!!
Theres really nothing to do there
We have a house in WV "way out in the country". Star Link Internet is available. We have that and it's every bit as fast as any other broadband in the state.
Don't listen to someone who doesn't really know about WV.
Yeah, heard Big Foot emerged from the woods of Ritter Park in Huntington and enrolled at Marshall University with aspirations of becoming a Thundering Herd Football Player.
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Lol!!
You for got to tell ppl ,that we have ticks as big as cats . beware
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Keeps libtards away lol
And the Floridiots, especially the ones originally from New York, or New Jersey.
Amen !! Poor Jefferson County is becoming a mess with these locusts.
Thank you for the video
Thinking of moving there Between September and February.
Great to hear. Where are you living now?
Yay! I’ll be right over!
I'm from W.V my mom lives in D.C., my brother is a cop there. It's a shit hole.
I am offended by what she said about West Virginia because Live in West Virginia
You can add Florida, Texas, Alabama,and the rest of the bible belt too
Live in NYC with Asian American husband. Thinking of moving to West Virginia. However, we are concerned with racism to mixed race marriages and racism. Heard from a neighbor that Alabama might be better. What do you think, and if possible can you suggest WV locations friendly to mixed couples?
Stephanie I have not seen any kind of the racism you mention in this area - the Eastern Panhandle. Shepherdstown is a great little town -- it's a University town. Shepherd University. The good thing about this area is that we are close to the DC/Baltimore area so you can live in a less congested area but when you want big city stuff, it's about an hour and a half a way. We moved from the DC area and we really love it here. When are you thinking of moving? My email is jana@amazingaffordable.com if you'd like to contact me. My number is 304-264-2828 to call or text.
Despite the myth, the vast majority of this entire country doesn't care what ethnicity your spouse is...including WV.
You just listed all my pros with the exception of high speed internet.
Pros to me too. But not for everyone
Meet me in the Panhandle. Uh, which one??? You do know there are two right? How about change the name to "Meet me in the Thumb"?
Is it retired veteran tax friendly?
It is very military friendly. There a big VA center here. When are you planning on moving?
I meant to say I’m offended by this video because I live in West Virginia
I thought staying away from WV, was common sense.
I love West Virginia! No restaurants tho!! Clarksburg and Clairmont are dying communities beautiful but dying. Murials outside of clairmont is one if not the only real restaurant I ate at and it was delicious Italian food and wonderful Wait staff.
Clairmont? Wrong! How about Fairmont! Murials is not the only restaurant that is original to WV. You apparently, do not know what you're talking about.
Conservative leaning? That's all you need to hear from this person.
That a huge plus!
Yes indeed! Big Republican stronghold and we plan on keeping Republicans in charge. Now if we can get that 2 faces Manchin out !
@@tammywines7343 I have a feeling Manchin is going to switch parties.
I would miss high speed internet
Most of the eastern panhandle has high speed internet especially Berkeley and jefferson county
Roads are deplorable in Monongalia and Preston countries. Morgantown is really not a good place to live
All correct except the bugs. The bugs are not a greater issue then anywhere else really.
Wild and Wonderful far outweighs the lack of culture (restaurants etc). Blessings
But shhhh don’t tell any Northerners lol 😉
Bugs ... L0L... The con that keeps me from moving to WBGV is the cops are out of control. Some of them with a mind set like Buford T. Justice.
Deer season rocks
More cons, the state is quite poor and poor communities have high crime rates. West Virginia is not the highest state in crime but its well up on the list of states that have higher crime rates violent and nonviolent crime.
Depends on where in WV. I’ve done some research on the eastern Panhandle and except for a few spots crime is pretty low.
Considering moving to WV from FL.
We love it here. Slower pace. Affordable. No alligators 😊. When are you thinking of moving?
@@MeetMeInThePanhandle December or January.
We’d love to help. Are you planning on buying a home here?
You and a bunch of other people.
Consider Martinsburg, Charlestown, or Ranson.
you forgot the critters as pests like possums and coons and rats squirrels ferro cats and dogs i moved to wv from Florida iv never seen so many varmints in my life since i left fld i work pest control here and my number one complaints from customers is there rats in my basement or coons and squirrels in the attic iv never seen a roach problem here in wv like you said i only get complaints of stank bug flee spiders and termite infestations never roaches but ill agree with you the bugs here as just as bad as flds lol
I was born and raised in Jefferson County West Virginia, yes were full and were hicks so yes please stay out. Were crazzzzy and Republicans. Please don't move here.
Lady.....high speed internet is basically available to anyone who wishes to have it 😂.
How's the diversity of people and the friendliness there?
Hi Jamel. It's a little slower pace here than you'll find in larger cities -- and friendlier. We moved from the DC area so I speak from experience. Are you thinking of moving to this area?
West Virginians are friendly and good neighbors. They are also used to running their own lives. I wouldn't go in to try to "revise" the place or to "smarten" them up. That isn't acceptable. My Daddy moved us out when my brothers got old enough to go to work. He worked in the coal mines and since that was the only work available that paid well, he did not want his sons working in the mines and knew they would. They did well, very well. But to tell the truth I miss the beauty of those mountains. Just not the snow.
Great video and reasons to consider. I'm not sure why you've gotten such rude comments. Considering pros and cons of a place is just wisdom before a move.
It doesn't seem that much different than a lot of the small counties in Missouri 🙂
We love it but you’re right. Good to know the pros and cons
Omygosh, I live in Pa and my house attaches to witches and they hate my guts.
But property taxes are low
Our property taxes are becoming excessive now. With all these new housing developments and people moving in from DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia. I grew up on the Shenandoah River a beautiful place until the crime of DC stated coming in by the thousands every weekend. We're working on getting the riff raff off those River banks .
@@tammywines7343 the eastern panhandle is taking a hit. I lived in Morgantown for over 40 years. When I talked to my friends In PA they were paying taxes through the nose
Bluefield 's big con is dog barking.
Thanks so much! I'm a cultured, educated urban man. You are exactly who I'm looking to avoid when I move to WV. Stay where you belong, with the vultures in DC.
Hi cultured educated. Bless your heart. You missed the part where I said we live in the eastern panhandle and love it. But may not be for everyone. Have the day you deserve. ❤️
@@MeetMeInThePanhandle well bless that little heart you sent 💓
Eastern panhandle isn’t even considered WV… 😂
Kind of a mix I'd say 🤔
Baha you’re hilarious ma’am
Thank you 😝
Kentucky is better lol Well EKY is pretty much WV just better lol
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Actually I can't find anyone that's glad this lady moved here. She should leave also.