Re: Anyone live in WV

wvumountiefan · ‎09-12-2013

@bonnielu I live in North Central WV near Canaan Valley State Park. My siblings and I were talking about this yesterday. My one brother lived in Norfolk VA for over 30 years as he retired from the Navy. He was able to move back 2 years ago, and he talked about how much cheaper it is to live here. I have other siblings in other states, and our taxes are less than what they pay, especially personal property taxes.

There are pros and cons anywhere. I love where I live and would not live anywhere else. I like the simplicity and quietness where I live. It’s a beautiful state! It’s home for me! 💙💛😊

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

We don't seem to hear much about West V.

Well, that's probably a good thing..........

Wishing everyone well.

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skatting44 · ‎07-26-2019

@bonnielu wrote:
Thinking of moving to WV. We are seniors and live near the border in Maryland but I don't have enough first hand information that would be useful to make a choice. Thinking about the area around Charles Town or Martinsburg. Want a one story home if possible.

Lived in Harpers Ferry many yrs ago. The area has chenged in some ways , but overall a nice area . Alot of people I worked with loved Inwood area . Medical care over the state line in Winchester, Va area always had rave reviews . Local hospitals are now part of West Virginia Unniversity , so their standard of care may have improved. As far as schools in Jeffereson Co , they had over crowding a few yrs ago due to influx of so many from Maryland . Not sure what the school situation is like now. I'd steer clear of that paper mill off Rt 340 as the smoke stack dust blows and you can smell the sour kraut smell for miles . Also, as far as community/ state services , you may want to check. I do know that they did not keep the roads as clear of snow as they did in Maryland . I would not live in Charlestown town limits as they have had alot of crime / drug activity .There is a nice bagel & Italian bakery & deli near the Walmart on Rt 340 near Charlestown that have tasty food .