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Moving to West Virginia
Once you live here, you typically have 30 days to get a driver license and 30 days to title your car.
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | Top listed rate 4.82% |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 6.59% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 0.57% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | Yes — 1.66% effective. County ad valorem on vehicles, about 1.66% effective |
| Median home value | $177,887 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 6.00% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $15.00 |
| Registration (base) | $51.50 |
| Car inspection | Varies by county — confirm locally |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 39 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 1 |
| Population | 1,764,892 |
| Population density | 73.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 90.9% White (non-Hispanic) 1.9% Hispanic 3.7% Black 0.9% Asian |
| Violent crime | 248.8 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in West Virginia
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 4.82%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in West Virginia
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 6.00% tax. County extras are not included.
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Your to-do list in West Virginia
- Get a WV driver license within 30 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in West Virginia.
- Title and register the car within 30 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
- Register to vote. West Virginia elections site.
- Nurse license: West Virginia is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Get a driver license30days after you become a resident
Title your car30days
Register to vote15days before an election (typical)
Moving from West Virginia
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Moving to West Virginia
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