Where Are People Moving in Greenbrier, WV?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
95
People moving out
170
Net migration
-72
Greenbrier, WV is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 95 people moved in and 170 moved out, for a net loss of -72. Net outflows can soften local rent and price growth over time, though the cause matters as much as the number.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Greenbrier, WV’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Greenbrier, WV from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe, WVWest Virginia | 47 | 94 |
| Fayette, WVWest Virginia | 24 | 40 |
| Kanawha, WVWest Virginia | 24 | 39 |
Top counties people left Greenbrier, WV for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe, WVWest Virginia | 61 | 118 |
| Raleigh, WVWest Virginia | 34 | 60 |
| Kanawha, WVWest Virginia | 27 | 52 |
| Fayette, WVWest Virginia | 26 | 49 |
| Summers, WVWest Virginia | 22 | 43 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Greenbrier, WV or leaving?
Greenbrier, WV had a net loss of -72 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 95 people moving in and 170 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Greenbrier, WV from?
The largest sources of new Greenbrier, WV residents are Monroe, WV, Fayette, WV, Kanawha, WV. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Greenbrier, WV go?
People leaving Greenbrier, WV most often move to Monroe, WV, Raleigh, WV, Kanawha, WV. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Greenbrier, WV migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Greenbrier, WV's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Greenbrier, WV migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.