Who moves to Suffolk, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Suffolk city, VA, home of Suffolk, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 8,240from other US counties
- Moved out
- 7,040to other US counties
- Net
- +1,200more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 182tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Chesapeake city, VA (Chesapeake) | 1,278 |
| Portsmouth city, VA (Portsmouth) | 1,046 |
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 856 |
| Norfolk city, VA (Norfolk) | 601 |
| Isle of Wight County, VA | 356 |
| Newport News city, VA (Newport News) | 331 |
| Hampton city, VA (Hampton) | 284 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 141 |
| York County, VA | 101 |
| Southampton County, VA | 65 |
| Franklin city, VA | 65 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 56 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Chesapeake city, VA (Chesapeake) | 861 |
| Portsmouth city, VA (Portsmouth) | 697 |
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 495 |
| Norfolk city, VA (Norfolk) | 380 |
| Isle of Wight County, VA | 355 |
| Newport News city, VA (Newport News) | 238 |
| Hampton city, VA (Hampton) | 214 |
| Franklin city, VA | 110 |
| Southampton County, VA | 108 |
| Gates County, NC | 84 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 81 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 73 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 5,484 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Virginia and 2,756 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 141 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 56 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 55 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 47 |
| Prince William County, VA | 37 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 33 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 29 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 81 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 73 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 60 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Suffolk come from?
Most people moving into Suffolk city, VA come from nearby counties, led by Chesapeake city, VA (1,278 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is San Diego County, CA.
Where do people leaving Suffolk move to?
The top destination is Chesapeake city, VA (861 people). Farther away, the most popular is San Diego County, CA.
Are more people moving to Suffolk or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 8,240 people moved into Suffolk city, VA from elsewhere in the US and 7,040 moved out, a net gain of 1,200 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Suffolk with any city it trades people with, like Suffolk vs San Diego, Suffolk vs Honolulu, Suffolk vs Jacksonville, Suffolk vs Raleigh.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Suffolk.