Who moves to Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach city, VA, home of Virginia Beach, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 28,105from other US counties
- Moved out
- 30,582to other US counties
- Net
- −2,477more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 999tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Norfolk city, VA (Norfolk) | 4,324 |
| Chesapeake city, VA (Chesapeake) | 3,443 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 955 |
| Portsmouth city, VA (Portsmouth) | 734 |
| Hampton city, VA (Hampton) | 524 |
| Suffolk city, VA (Suffolk) | 495 |
| Newport News city, VA (Newport News) | 464 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 389 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 336 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 285 |
| Prince William County, VA | 196 |
| Henrico County, VA | 183 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Chesapeake city, VA (Chesapeake) | 4,255 |
| Norfolk city, VA (Norfolk) | 4,175 |
| Suffolk city, VA (Suffolk) | 856 |
| Portsmouth city, VA (Portsmouth) | 849 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 724 |
| Hampton city, VA (Hampton) | 574 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 446 |
| Newport News city, VA (Newport News) | 441 |
| Currituck County, NC | 392 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 390 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 226 |
| Escambia County, FL | 206 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 12,940 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Virginia and 15,165 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) | 955 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 389 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 336 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 285 |
| Prince William County, VA | 196 |
| Escambia County, FL | 175 |
| Lake County, IL (Waukegan) | 163 |
| Onslow County, NC | 159 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 724 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 446 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 390 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 226 |
| Escambia County, FL | 206 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD (Annapolis) | 189 |
| Prince William County, VA | 176 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 176 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Virginia Beach come from?
Most people moving into Virginia Beach city, VA come from nearby counties, led by Norfolk city, VA (4,324 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is San Diego County, CA.
Where do people leaving Virginia Beach move to?
The top destination is Chesapeake city, VA (4,255 people). Farther away, the most popular is San Diego County, CA.
Are more people moving to Virginia Beach or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 28,105 people moved into Virginia Beach city, VA from elsewhere in the US and 30,582 moved out, a net loss of 2,477 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Virginia Beach with any city it trades people with, like Virginia Beach vs San Diego, Virginia Beach vs Reston, Virginia Beach vs Jacksonville, Virginia Beach vs Honolulu.
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 Virginia Beach.