1/21/23

A national migration study conducted by a prominent moving company finds that West Virginia is a popular destination.

The survey by United Van Lines tracked its in-bound and out-bound shipments across the country over last year. The data found that out of over 330 customers in the Mountain State, 57 percent moved in from out of state while 43 percent were on the way out.

That makes West Virginia the 13th-most attractive state in the country for new residents.

Governor Jim Justice celebrated the findings on social media. He said the passing of his proposed 50-percent cut to the personal income tax rate would “supercharge” the state’s population.