Martinsburg, WV: The myths and realities of living in the Eastern Panhandle’s fastest growing city!
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- Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
- In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the heart of Martinsburg, West Virginia, a city that's rapidly transforming and drawing attention from far and wide. We're here to explore the myths and realities of living in one of the fastest-growing areas in the region.
Have you visited or lived in Martinsburg? What's your take on this growing city? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
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00:00 Introduction
00:57 Geography
02:15 Diversity - Demographics
03:11 Healthcare is subpar?
03:51 Job opportunities
05:16 Growth
06:22 Conclusion
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One thing you might have wanted to mention was the fact that there is a large well respected VA Hospital there. Martinsburg VA Medical Center for active and as well as retirees veterans.
@smirkingguru great point! I believe we mentioned the VA Hospital in one of our previous videos. Do you live in the area?
@@movingtowestvirginiaNo, I live over in the heart of the state. Beautiful college town of Buckhannon,W.V. (West Virginia Wesleyan College) Come visit. I believe you would be pleasantly surprised
We’re getting a lot of people who work in DC and other bigger cities moving here because its cheaper to commute 3 hours than it is to live in those bigger cities. Its been driving the prices of everything up. Its also meant that a lot of farmland and orchards are getting bought up right outside of Martinsburg to build townhomes and subdivions that are priced to encourage wealthier people to move to the area. That being said, they are trying to revitalize downtown Martinsburg, but with the drug problem in town, its proving difficult. At this point, the city is pushing the homeless and miscreants into the deeper cracks of Martinsburg, but as long as you stay in the main parts of town, its gotten pretty safe. But id prefer if they could use some of the money their raking in rn to actually help those people instead of trying to drive them out of sight. Martinsburg can be breathtakingly beautiful at times, and seem abhorrently disgusting at others.
@tylersteas thank you for your thoughtful comments! There certainly is a large move towards Jefferson and Berkeley county that we've seen, and the new construction sales are high every year. The zoning in West Virginia makes it a little easier to subdivide and build than in some other nearby areas. The revitalization of Martinsburg is something we're following closely. Have you been to The Garage yet? We're excited to see what they put into the old factories, we heard it's going to be a mix of retail and housing.
Hopefully with the economic growth comes some more support for locals who are struggling. Drug issues seem to be on the rise across the board in many locations. Stable housing would go a long way to help people.
We did a video on Martinsburg recently and visited some spots, let us know what you think:
ruclips.net/video/dufnKXrwBZU/видео.html
@@movingtowestvirginia I havent had the chance to make it to The Garage yet, but i did tour the Interwoven Lofts earlier today. Thats the apartment/commercial space The Monument Company is developing in the old Interwoven Mills lot. Its still under heavy construction, but i can already tell its going to be a really nice building. Theyve kept a lot of the historical architecture per their agreement with the city.
As for your video on Martinsburg, I really appreciate you guys showing off some of the best our little town has to offer. That being said, Im a firm believer in showing the bad with the good. I understand you guys are trying to encourage people to move here, but without highlighting what the city could also be doing better, nothing gets fixed. The city would rather focus on revitalizing downtown to bring in prospective homebuyers, than actually helping its local population. And by not highlighting areas that are in need of help, you help disguise it in a way. Which i get. You get more people to move here, the local governments make more money, and they can use that money to then helpin the long run. But it needs help now, not in the long run. If you take one wrong turn off of King or Queen Street, it can get a little hairy. You cant tell me while you guys were driving around, there werent any roads you saw and went, “yeah better not go that way.” But thats where you should go. Put it on display, make the city ashamed enough to do something about it. We dont need fancy eateries, we need better paying jobs closer to home. The best money you can make around here without a degree, fresh off the street, is warehouse work in Hagerstown, MD. Which has the same problem Martinsburg does, the main streets are pretty and bustling, but a wrong turn can put you in a bad situation.
TL;DR I think Martinsburg is a beautiful little city, that needs some help. And i personally think the city isnt trying to give that help,and its turning it into a mini Hagerstown. But im not an expert on city growth, im just a dude who lives here. That being said, i really do appreciate you guys putting Martinsburg, and all of WV in some sort of limelight. Keep it up.
@@TylersTeas thank you so much for your candid response! We have certain fair housing and ethical rules we have to follow regarding what we are allowed to say. We always appreciate it when locals are able to give feedback.
That said, we always encourage our clients to explore an area thoroughly and see what their experience is. It's not our job to decide what is acceptable to a buyer and steer them in a certain direction. We do our darndest to provide all of the information (including PDF city guides and driving tours of neighborhoods) so they can do their own research.
We will keep doing what we can to bring awareness and insights into the areas. Thank you for your kind words.
That's where the Major Veterans Hospital is located for the Shenandoah Valley.
@georgetarbutton2141, that is correct!
@movingtowestvirginia I just recently moved to Virginia from Delaware, and I am a service connected disabled veteran. Thats where I get services from as well as the VA Clinic in Harrisonburg , Virginia.
I watched a video earlier from a semi local realtor that stated 10 reasons not to move to Berkeley County.
Now what do I do?
Good video ladies.
We are glad you enjoyed it @franktall7705!
One of our favorite clients asks us talk him out of things as he’s deciding, we have a whole video on why not to move to West Virginia as well. Let us know what you think! ruclips.net/video/NpiWnYKahpA/видео.html
@@movingtowestvirginia TY
Anytime!@@franktall7705 We replied last month but it showed up as a separate comment, glad this one came through.
What is the zip code by the river and can you walk down town?
@natureearthchild thanks for the question! The zip code that borders the river is 25404. You’re going to need to drive to town from most parts, though that zip code does include part of the city of Martinsburg.
I can send you a map if you’d like, just email at info@raisethebardmv.com for the link or any other Martinsburg/West Virginia questions!
Hi, my name is Jeff. and I am strongly considering moving to either Berkeley County or Jefferson County West Virginia. I live on the eastern shore of Maryland and hopefully plan on moving to West Virginia in 2025. If there’s any information you can forward me I would greatly appreciate it. i’m not sure if you would prefer having my mailing address but if so let me know. thank you
Hi Jeff, great to meet you! We’d be happy to forward more information based on what you’re looking for you. Can you email us at info@raisethebardmv.com or if it’s more convenient you can call or text at (540) 539-6115?
@jeffhenckel156 just circling back! You can email us at info@raisethebardmv.com so that we can provide you with some resources.
I am moving to Ranson WV in September. This is a new build and I think it changing rapidly. I'm coming from Frederick Md and money is coming from Loudon VA and Frederick Md. It takes me 35 mins to work in Urbana Md
@@icouldntthinkofaname.1188 Thanks for sharing the changes you’re noticing in the area as well as your commuting experience! Let us know if you have any questions.
3 people shot within a block of my house in 2 months I live 1 block away from the police department I can see it from my back yard
I was scrolling around google maps west Virginia would be different compared to my home state of Massachusetts 2nd wealthy state. rents are high median home buying also high especially in the wealthiest areas. minimum wage is $15 hr. I am only gathering info for a move later on.
@scottbrenham1341, I'm very familiar with Massachusetts! What part of the state do you live in? I lived there for 5 years and did my teacher training in Northampton, Mass. Some areas of Virginia are similar in cost, West Virginia prices in some areas may be similar to the Pioneer Valley but you can find more affordable options. My brother bought a house in South Hadley a few years ago so I have that point of reference. If you have any other questions, feel free to email at info@raisethebardmv.com. Many people we talk to are in research mode a few years out, and we're happy to help.
How is it for retirement?
@antheitmann152 Great question! While everyone's goals for the best retirement location differ, the state of West Virginia is often viewed as a great place to retire. Check out this article:
www.travelandleisure.com/west-virginia-most-affordable-state-to-retire-8353033
Here's another one:
www.unbiased.com/discover/retirement/retiring-in-west-virginia
If you need answers on anything specifically you're looking for in Martinsburg or West Virginia in general, let us know and we can share what we know!
Are there a lot of Floridians flocking to Martinsburg,WV?
@travelguy9834 great question, Florida is one of the top 5 states that people are leaving to move to West Virginia according to the 2022 census. Are you thinking of a move or just curious?
@movingtowestvirginia Already got property in Calhoun County and I know that area isn't going to grow anytime soon.
@travelguy9834 it's true that growth in West Virginia is pretty concentrated to certain areas. If you're curious to learn any more about areas with investment potential, there are certain parts of Berkeley and Jefferson County that are likely to continue to appreciate. Feel free to email us at info@raisethebardmv.com! We may do a video about investments soon.
Another WOKE DEI video
@steveb thanks for the comment. Is that a compliment? Hard to tell!
They’re just trying to bring out of towners to the area to sell houses too must have a hard time selling to locals so they want to bring people in from out of state I’ve had 3 people shot by my house within the last 2 months I live 1 block away from the city police department
@andrediaz6205, we sell to locals, over half of our sales last year were with locals. We get a lot of questions about West Virginia lately and we can save ourselves a whole lot of time with a video library to help people learn remotely. It's all about efficiency. Best wishes to you.
What's opposite of woke? Sleep is the answer; seems like it easy to lose money if ur sleeping... You need to go to the hospital and get that cognitive dissonance check ✔️✅