Virginia Migration
Virginia gained a net 421 households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 135.6K moved in and 135.2K moved out. The most arrivals came from Maryland, and the most leavers went to North Carolina.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +421
- households
- Total inbound
- 135.6K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 135.2K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $82K / $89K
- Arrivals avg $82K vs Leavers avg $89K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +1.6K
- 265.4K in · 263.8K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Virginia.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | 15.1K | $83K | |
| 2 | North Carolina | 12.6K | $69K | |
| 3 | Florida | 12.4K | $82K | |
| 4 | California | 9.3K | $94K | |
| 5 | New York | 8.1K | $80K | |
| 6 | Texas | 7.6K | $85K | |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 6.5K | $134K | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 6.5K | $76K | |
| 9 | Georgia | 4.9K | $70K | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 4.3K | $86K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Virginia residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 15.1K | $79K | |
| 2 | Florida | 14.2K | $119K | |
| 3 | Maryland | 13.4K | $88K | |
| 4 | Texas | 9.1K | $91K | |
| 5 | California | 8.3K | $92K | |
| 6 | New York | 6.5K | $80K | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 5.6K | $82K | |
| 8 | District of Columbia | 5.1K | $103K | |
| 9 | Georgia | 5.1K | $79K | |
| 10 | South Carolina | 4.9K | $103K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Virginia from?
The top state sending residents to Virginia is Maryland with approximately 15.1K households. Other top origins include North Carolina, Florida, California.
Where do people leaving Virginia go?
Residents leaving Virginia most commonly move to North Carolina (approximately 15.1K households). Other popular destinations include Florida, Maryland, Texas.
Is Virginia gaining or losing residents?
Virginia is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 421 households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 135.6K, total outbound: 135.2K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +1.6K people (265.4K in, 263.8K out, ±21.6K), consistent with the IRS direction.