Why Everyone Should Move to Pennsylvania in 2024

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Let me know what state we should do next and please leave a like.

[@KJJ782]

Briggs don’t move to Pennsylvania unless you want lead in your system from drinking bad water and there is less worker rights, they are like southern states, less help for poor people, basically many venture capitalist who make so much money 💰 they could care less about the “common person” if you don’t believe me ask people in Philadelphia and how they treat them

[@JoMamaRoach]

Alabama

[@Texan_christian1132]

This guy always has the stupidest ideas of how good certain states are.

[@miggybowman85]

Michigan!!

[@JoMamaRoach]

Alabama

[@mkeen1808]

NO NO NO don't move here. We like being half empty.

[@WaiYuMunChing]

Philly will expand out to neighboring counties and let’s see how it goes

[@KarenLee-bs5ms]

What if I want to come home I'm stuck in Arkansas.. I was born in Bradford Pennsylvania

[@kristakrista9418]

City people from the dmv area have already been migrating here. Building massive developments on what was beautiful farm fields 😭 and they all drive like assholes

[@justins3810]

​@@KarenLee-bs5msThis state is becoming horrible.

[@KarenLee-bs5ms]

@@justins3810 what Bradford or arkansas..it's getting bad no matter where you go..the whole world has gone to Hell..

[@3bimini3]

You’re the first person I’ve ever seen who noticed that we are in the middle of the pack by almost every metric you can think of, and that includes Pennsylvanians. I’ve lived here all of my 52 years and never had any desire to move. Why? Because it’s fine.

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

I've lived in Schuylkill County all my life and yes PA is mediocre in almost every category you can think of except for the two areas it is the best at, which would be potholes and government corruption 😅

[@jricknuts8067]

What part do you live in? I'm just curious because I am 38 and I grew up in Pittsburgh. I left at 20, came back for a couple years around 27 and went back out west as soon as I could. I loved growing up there but I think it's more of a love/hate thing for me. Definitely didn't want to raise my kids in Pittsburgh lol.

[@3bimini3]

@@jricknuts8067 Westmoreland County. It’s…fine lol. Convinced my daughter to move to State College for the higher standard of living and she loves it. Little bit expensive.

[@april4244]

Best response! I am just fine being in the middle. It is a comfy place to be!

[@SincerelyFromStephen]

Truly the keystone state

[@bigcahuna42366]

One thing I really like about Pennsylvania is how "history rich" it is. It's one the oldest states in the country, and you'll be in paradise there if you are a history fanatic.

[@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

Definitely is, America would be crap without Pennsylvania…..

[@cloudytea.]

It is! I live, and Pennsylvania and I live in an area where Philly is only an hour away, and Gettysburg is about 2 hours, which isn't bad at all. We're also close to the capital for me, being about a 3 1/2 hour drive

[@SammifromMiami]

@@cloudytea.I live just west of Gettysburg. Great place to live. My perfect spot in Pennsylvania is Hershey.

[@aurorathekitty7854]

I grew up in a small town Penfield Pennsylvania. The house I grew up in was built in 1873 and it was the first house built in that town. My dad had old pictures of it and it used to have a tower on the front where parties where hosted at. It was a big 3 story house with a full basement and attic. The attic was where the servants lived at.

[@matts4852]

Yeah you literally could be in paradise pa

[@amandakate175]

I've never felt so complimented, simply by living in a specific state, than I have listening to Briggs say I live in a great state LOL

[@sherylcrawford8201]

I'm a native Pennsylvanian (with the exception of living in Houston, Texas from 1970 to 1981), I can't think of being in a nicer state. The scenery is spectacular and the food is to die for. I grew up in Philadelphia (cheesesteaks) but now live in Lancaster (whoopie pies). Thank you for putting Pennsylvania in a good light.

[@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

Nice, I was born and raised in Houston. However, I was born several years after you moved out of there. I’ve been to nearly every state, and Pennsylvania is one of the top states have traveled to the most. I feel like it is very underrated compared to a lot of other states even states with a smaller population than it. PA is home to Hershey’s, Heinz ketchup, Groundhog Punxatawney Phil, and it is where this country declared independence! Sure it has its issues and it’s one of the few states losing population, but just about every state has its own challenges. Pennsylvania is one of the few most important states in America.

[@Lucy11_11]

Moved to Lancaster from DC 03/2019 - loving every minute of it 🤗 😊

[@Texan_christian1132]

I visited there. It really ain’t as good as texas

[@Swhatusay_55]

Grew up and lanc and looking to go back 😊

[@orangeyewglad]

@@Texan_christian1132Texas is just a cheap knockoff of Mexico...I'd rather just go to Mexico..Feel the same way about Florida except instead of Mexico it's a cheap knockoff of Colombia/Cuba....

[@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

Born and raised in Texas, and currently living in Utah. However, I’ve been to multiple states and Pennsylvania is definitely one of the main ones I’ve been to. I think personally it is significantly underrated. It’s got a mix of big cities and rural towns, cheaper than most states in the northeast, birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, the most cities ending with -burg, and it is in between when it comes to politics. In fact, if you do the research, the vast majority of presidents elected have had to win Pennsylvania in order to win the presidential election, so definitely Pennsylvania is an important or probably one of the few most important states nationwide, even California. This is by no means to say that it is a perfect state to live in. it sure has its disadvantages as well like every state.

[@pamjean2308]

What disadvantages?

[@djkenny1202]

Is there good walkable, bike able, areas?

[@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

@@djkenny1202 , I’m not sure how those go there since I didn’t grow up there.

[@W81Researcher]

Why are you in Utah?

[@disneyfan_1237]

Yeah, if you live in the Mayfair, Philadelphia. I work in the city and live in the suburbs. The zoning laws in the city, or at least the part of the city where I work are great. You can walk to all the stores you need and walk back home. Of course it's Philly, so you got to use your head not do nothing stupid like going out at night.

[@robertzamora5201]

Regardless the time of day or night I seem to find a peace watching Mr Briggs vids. Definitely my “safe space” whenever I overthink too much about my personal problems lol. Hope everyone found a happy moment in their day & made it home .

[@AJFAM-c2d]

Thanks, and Yup same here. I must have been watching since 2018 always reminds me of good times and many cups of coffee with Briggs.

[@jjcnpa]

I have lived in PA for 59 years and have lived in western, central and now eastern PA. I love our state. Everything he says is true and yes avoid the Philly airport. There are some depressing areas (former coal and steel towns that have not bounced back) so keep that in mind and the western side of the state is far cloudier from Nov through March than Eastern PA. Philly has 54 more sunny days than Pittsburgh. Generally, the state's population is growing mainly from around I 81 eastward except for some pockets like State College. There are a lot of New York and New jersey transplants moving into the eastern side especially in the Lehigh valley so the character of that area is changing. I would say probably the best areas to move to would be Lancaster and Chester counties in the southeast or the far northeast (well beyond the awful towns of Hazelton and Wilkes Barre) like he said around Honesdale, Milford... more in the Pocono region. The State College and Lewisburg areas in Central PA are nice too and thriving (they are college towns). A big benefit for retirees is retirement income is not taxed at the state level and we have no sales tax on most groceries and clothing.

[@BeckyBoopDeDoop]

Completely agreed. Returned after 3 years in Washington to find our area overcome by hostile/aggressive drivers: transplanted New Yorkers 😕 You never know what you have until you lose it.

[@phillygrunt2154]

My wife’s from Hazelton and we have a house together in Pottstown

[@SammifromMiami]

@jjcnpa you nailed it. I live in Chambersburg. Not bad. Housing and taxes are low. But in Hanover and York area they are much more. Hershey is my sweet spot 😉 in PA for more than just the chocolate. The town is nice, close to Harrisburg, Lancaster and airport. Not far from other big cities. Great healthcare and surrounding landscape is beautiful.

[@zacharym167]

@jjcnpa Hey I’m from nj want to start a family in pa and try to convince people to join me love how middle your politics are and just live the environment so can you tell me where in the Poconos can I get that hill view if possible I want to raise my family on some god land and will love that view of the hills every time I wake up in god land

[@zacharym167]

@@SammifromMiamihey might have a job opportunity there what would you suggest to check out. I I’ve in nj and explored across the border a lot but never that far out. Will be there for about a year so wondering what i should do there and how the snow and skiing ⛷️

[@erosleroi7638]

I'm Pennsylvania born and bred (Pa Dutch!) and although I lived in several states due to my work, I'm happy to be back in PA for the last 20 plus years. I've retired to Perry County the end of this year and love the peace and quiet, surrounded by farm lands and covered bridges and some of the sweetest people you'll ever meet!

[@Mystic_Mykayla]

So sorry to ask but is Perry county a good place for homesteading? My Dad was born and raised in Altoona PA and we did live there for 2 yrs but we had to move. Unfortunately I was only 13 at the time so I couldn’t go adventure around other towns to see what their like. But now I’m 23 and trying to move back but I’m not familiar with what some nice rural areas to settle down in.

[@erosleroi7638]

Define your idea of homesteading? It's very rural here, one of the least populated counties in the state and very few properties come up for sale. We're surrounded by well kept farms and the Amish and Mennonite communities are strong here. We travel to Mechanicsburg for any major shopping as there are no dept. stores. Very quiet here and peaceful. @@Mystic_Mykayla

[@Mystic_Mykayla]

@erosleroi7638 Homesteading in my eyes is off grid with solar power, private wells and I would like to have a few sheep's and goats and a dairy cow with some free roaming chickens and ducks! My parents currently own and run a ranch here in Montana that I help out on.

[@erosleroi7638]

Then Perry County would be perfect for you. Our neighbors have free roaming chickens, ducks, geese and goats (in pens) and we're in town (only 227 population) There are dairy farms in the county with solar power and wells. We have septic here in town, not a sewer system and taxes are low. Good luck in finding a home ! @@Mystic_Mykayla

[@joesmith9216]

oh cheers, yeah PA DUTCH here too, we made PA what it is!

[@maryanncraft4044]

PA is my home state. However, property taxes are ridiculous. Property taxes are not leveled evenly across the state. If you are checking real estate prices in PA, make sure you pay attention to the property taxes.

[@penguinsfan251]

What he/she said. Property taxes vary greatly by school district.

[@Nita-GT-NY]

I’m in Bucks county and I second the property tax. However, my friends in Montgomery County have cheaper taxes. My area houses are 500k-850k. So the affordability he is speaking about is 1.5 hr from Philly at least.

[@peacevalleyaudio5496]

@@Nita-GT-NY Bucks county is super expensive when it comes to home prices and property taxes. I fully agree with you about having to go a couple hours away to find affordability.

[@Annedashi]

Your right property tax in PA is high except pittsburgh

[@phillygrunt2154]

Our property tax is ranked 15th for 2023. 14 more states have it higher, Texas is one of them.

[@CoolBreeze250]

I've lived in Pittsburgh since October 2020, and I must say I agree with everything you said in this video. One thing I like about Pennsylvania is that the state doesn't charge sales tax on clothing and groceries which was a shock to me. I lived in North Carolina for thirty-one years before moving to Pennsylvania. North Carolina has a food tax, and North Carolina charges property tax on personal vehicles even if residents don't fully own their vehicles yet. Pennsylvania is a beautiful, friendly and affordable state. The only things I don't like about it are some of the bad roads and the number of toll roads in the state. It's true that we don't get a lot of extreme weather here.

[@domg8283]

As a native from Pittsburgh now in Texas the lush green nature is one thing I miss.

[@AGirlandaGermanShepherd]

My brother loves Texas but misses the PA mountains.

[@andariegos9466]

We retired to FL from NJ in 2015. We’ve decided to move to PA in 2025. As much as we love FL, we miss the four seasons and that way of life. Great video.

[@bigyoppa3403]

We ain’t got 4 seasons in Philly no more lol it’s summer, 1 week of fall, a few more weeks of summer, winter, some more summer, then some more winter then straight back to summer

[@disneyfan_1237]

Yeah, my family used to live in Key West, Florida but we somehow ended up in Pennsylvania. Great state.

[@whydoineedahandle269]

Oh yeah NJ is straight trash.

[@sbenn6917]

Winter sucks

[@doutcast1002]

Maybe try nj again

[@april4244]

I have lived in Pennsylvania my entire life. This year was the first year I traveled across the state from the Philadelphia Metro area to Pittsburgh and then to State College. I never realized how truly beautiful this state is. Additionally, some of the small towns are just incredible to visit, walk, and live. Lititz, Doylestown, New Hope, Lahaska, and so many others. Bucks, Chester, and Lancaster counties are just beautiful. The history, the nature, and each season brings gorgeous landscapes and foliage. I am blessed to call Pennsylvania home.

[@Coolweathermaps]

I live in Chester county i like how you say our county!!!1

[@BeckyBoopDeDoop]

This is very true but it is very expensive and the traffic is becoming unbelievable. These towns are very exclusive.

[@kelmike060404]

Grew up in Doylestown live in Lititz love both biggest downside is home prices 😢

[@BeckyBoopDeDoop]

@@kelmike060404 Best of the best for sure (let the bidding wars begin😉) and nothing ostentatious. Love those areas❤️❤️❤️

[@chrisd4432]

Been there, every one of those towns. Actually just drove from the Philly area to Pittsburgh and back this Christmas. Living in Bucks county I've obviously been to New Hope, Doylestown etc more. Anyone in the area who hasn't visited New Hope should. I just discovered Lititz about a year and a half ago but I don't want to talk about it too much because I might move there when I retire and I don't want to get too crowded lol.

[@Kdin63]

Just moved from CT to PA. I love it!!

[@hsauto589]

Me too!

[@apollovizsla]

That's funny! I am from PA and I moved to CT in 1984. I like CT but I miss PA

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

Pennsylvania is definitely a great state! Never have lived there, but have visited often.

[@joesmith9216]

go back!

[@0HARE]

Thanks for this one. I found it very refreshing. I’ve never lived in P.A., but have driven all over that state. I agree with you that it is a beautiful state, with a lot to offer. I would definitely consider moving there.

[@zacharym167]

I greatly suggest it the people are mostly nice and character of the state is lovely. I’m probably gonna moved there myself and raise some god given land and family with some friends of my so i greatly support seeing people come and live there

[@susaninden6268]

Born and bred Pennsylvanian. Love it here!!

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Better than Texas for sure

[@davehampton5498]

Me too

[@KarenLee-bs5ms]

So was I I was born in Bradford Pennsylvania myself

[@Susan-wz7mb]

Susan. Please shhhhhh

[@jasonbell4226]

I’m originally from the Poconos and recently moved to Philly. PA is an amazing place to call home.

[@bigyoppa3403]

Idk why you moved down here lol it’s wild af down here

[@justicedtson9021]

Hey I’m moving there this month. Super excited to get started

[@gastonville11]

Welcome!

[@blueb277]

How do you like living there so far I’m trying to move as well

[@justicedtson9021]

@@blueb277 absolutely amazing. I’m in Chester county and work in Montgomery. This place is a hidden gem. I have lived in some beautiful places (Montana, Guam, Hawaii, California, Oregon, etc) so I do miss some of the natural beauty of those places but as far as just a nice area to live, this is great. It’s not too expensive, crime is low, good schools, I always feel safe, a lot to do, great historical landmarks all around, and in general it just has this vibe of people that are genuinely happy. I live far enough from Philly that it doesn’t feel too crowded but still soooo much to do. And if anything I can drive to Philly, dc, Baltimore, New York, etc fairly quickly. I can’t even name a favorite town because they all truly have their own unique character to them. I even camped up in Duncannon for two weeks and felt like I was right back in Montana with how incredibly friendly the locals were. It’s been a long time since I felt that way. I already plan on staying here until at least retirement. At that point I’ll have to make the big decision weather ill move again or not

[@Barbara-jn2gw]

it's a great state. Id love to move back

[@realazduffman]

He is kind of right in saying that PA does not stand out in any one area but does not have the major drawbacks of so many places. Middle of the road in most things not a bad place to be. Too bad he did not study at CMU. That school produced both the :-) and Lenny and Squiggy!

[@joanmarie3423]

Thanks Briggs! I’m from Pittsburgh moved to Portland and had culture shock.

[@pbmpharmacist]

Come back to Pittsburgh 😊

[@joanmarie3423]

@@pbmpharmacist left Portland a couple years ago. Arrogant unwelcoming community. They were very condescending to our personality

[@joanmarie3423]

@@pbmpharmacist ran from northwest a few years ago. Would never go back

[@SammifromMiami]

@@joanmarie3423our daughter lived in Portland from 2010-2014. The last of the great years. We visited in 2019 and it had really deteriorated. I can only imagine how bad it is now there.

[@randomanton]

I'm from pa . I went to Portland in 2023, it was pretty awesome actually.

[@georgemcgowanfl]

I've lived in the Lehigh Valley since the end of 2011 and love it here. The only downside is there's been a large influx of New Yorkers since 2020 since it's within commuting distance from NYC.

[@II.am.Gold.]

Lehigh Valley is no longer the valley its def little NY which is why I left and went to schuylkil county where small towns still exist. Thats the only way Im doing it. If all of eastern pa becomes that way then Central Pa I go, I run from the city life

[@HangenOut93]

Honestly the Lehigh valley was always like that. It’s only really noticeable in the last few years because of prices.

[@Longshot1056]

@@II.am.Gold. Central PA is becoming little Maryland. Personally feels like there are less and less Pennsylvanians and just more transplants and retirees from neighboring states. Couldn't get a house when rates were low because anything affordable to the average worker that wasn't a dump was immediately bought sight unseen by out of state people.

[@maryrudelich9000]

I think Pennsylvania is a beautiful state that is totally under rated. I once worked for a savvy business entrepreneur in the trucking industry who was a really decent fellow. As a a Wisconsinite, having been born here and lived here for the past 35 years, I would make PA as my second choice to live and grow in my capacity. PA is truly beautiful. It can’t be understated.

[@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

I’m a Texan currently living in Utah and I kinda said just about the same thing as you in regards to PA. I’ve been to nearly every state, and I most definitely have been to Pennsylvania. It is a underrated state for its population and big cities. I don’t get why so many people whine about how there’s nothing to do over there. you’ve got the Liberty Bell in independence hall in Philly Hersheypark, in the central part of the state and the Punxatawney museum in the western part of the state. Of course I’m not saying it is a perfect state in general, but I do think it doesn’t get that much positive attention that it should receive.

[@SammifromMiami]

@@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonasthe outdoor recreational opportunities match well with most any other place. It is also a very diverse state. A certain part of me loves the West, but I can’t give up my Pennsylvania green!

[@shannonfedor4094]

I moved to the Pittsburgh area from Southern California a year ago, was able to buy a house here, and there is so much stuff to do here, I’m a huge live music person and so many fantastic artists come through here lots of music venues as well, Briggs fantastic video on PA!

[@thomasreto2997]

Try out the rail trails!🤙

[@MrDan708]

I live in the Keystone State. I previously lived in Florida and just found this a much more pleasant place. Florida has the advantage of not requiring snow shovels, but I'm still staying here. What holds back growth of our population is that our young grads are simply looking for places where they might get larger paychecks.

[@thaliasilva5109]

Hey there! Florida resident considering Pennsylvania over here!!! I'm looking to relocate out of Florida this year, and Pennsylvania is on my list, though I don't know anyone living there. How have you found the difference in the cost of living? Any thoughts of something I should take into consideration or of an area I should check out? I would greatly appreciate any advice😅

[@SammifromMiami]

@@thaliasilva5109it depends on what you are looking for. Overall, the cost of living seems to me cheaper than Florida. We go to Florida all the time so I’m aware. Car insurance will be cheaper. Real estate taxes depending where you live. And homeowners insurance definitely cheaper. Gasoline a bit more expensive. PA has like the 2nd highest gas tax in the country. I would avoid Philadelphia. It could be the best city in the country, but their attitude and governance suck. Pittsburgh is a great “small city”. But it is sort of isolated, and has less sunny days than Seattle. I’m partial to south central PA. The burbs around Harrisburg are great: Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill. Hershey is a unique and great place. Generally need to stay east of the I-81 corridor. West of it is sparsely populated. But that might appeal to you. Email me if you’d like more specific info or have other questions.

[@alexandra-q7u1m]

@@thaliasilva5109I’m a pennsylvania resident my whole life of 40+ yrs. Things to consider: One of the highest gas prices in the country. Highest inflation rate in the country. Income tax. Too much snow and cold. Lots of cloudy rainy days. Weather isn’t as consistent. Terrible roads and drivers. Trending more Democrat.

[@thaliasilva5109]

@user-vi3jd7mm1k Thank you for answering!!! I'll definitely take into consideration. I have found that trying to get all the information possible to consider a place to move is almost a full-time job, lol 😆

[@alexandra-q7u1m]

@@thaliasilva5109 that’s true. GOP controls Senate currently in PA and passed 3billion income tax cut but Dems control house and will most likely kill it 😫 def pros and cons no matter where u live.

[@patriciayohn6136]

Lancaster, born and raised, seventh generation here, I would never move to any other state. That is not to say that I don't travel to other states, just always glad to return home. Yes, Pennsylvania is beautiful and I believe we also have the best food. Weather is decent here where I live, but we do have some flooding issues, but generally not severe other than Hurricane Agnes which was pretty devastating to parts of PA. The only thing we don't like here is people moving from more expensive "Blue" states who bring their Liberal politics with them, the majority of the population in PA is Conservative and WE LIKE IT THAT WAY!

[@denisefauteux9721]

Just returned last night from a trip to Lancaster PA, just a gorge place!! Outside of the city, the land is all beautiful lush fields and farmland. This is my 3rd time here, the people are always wonderful. Look forward to visiting again, and would definitely consider moving here if I was able to!

[@sherylcrawford8201]

I live in Lancaster County (originally from Philadelphia) and I totally agree with you.

[@user-KrackerJack]

Eastern Penn has some beautiful Old stone houses and the old "bank barns " are cool too

[@JoeHartman80]

I love my home state of PA!

[@Barbara-jn2gw]

don't leave, especially not to va

[@markmilitant]

I agree with Briggs Pennsylvania is very middle of the road even in politics it’s conservative yet liberal just moved to the Lehigh Valley in the city of Easton great outdoor activities restaurants wonderful universities nearby better than average crime rate budget friendly and great thing about PA is the state tax rate 3% flat and low property taxes with lots of greenery space during these times I would definitely recommend PA!

[@matthewconstantine5015]

I've really liked Philly when I've visited. And unlike a lot of other cities, especially on the East Coast, it's possible to afford a place in the heart of the city. I want to go to Pittsburg, but haven't made it there yet.

[@jonathanielpringlemaniii]

pittsburgh is ok, you're not missing anything (basically the denver of the east)

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

I've lived in PA almost all my life except for two years in Eugene Oregon and a year in Green Bay Wisconsin. PA is feast or famine where one town is very clean and the next town over is a drug emporium 💩hole. The Eastern side of the state is where the action is, meaning Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton AKA The Lehigh Valley. A little farther north in my neck of the woods is Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. The middle of the state has absolutely nothing worth writing home about and the Western side has Pittsburgh and dreary Erie. Rent is dirt cheap and I pay 850 for a two bedroom house in Tamaqua which includes water, sewage, garbage and electric in the rent. Can't beat it. It's an average state but it is the leader in a few areas such as potholes, government corruption and road construction. The state took a hard turn for the worst during the pandemic when tons of extremely undesirable people moved here from New York and Jersey and really destroyed a lot of towns. We're still fighting with them and we're winning because I'm seeing less and less York/Jersey license plates. We hate them and we make sure they know it😅

[@HazardousChaos1]

Everyone hates them 😂😂 But they bring it on themselves honestly.

[@KathleenGreer-hk6yl]

I don't hate them but the growth has to be controlled. If we want to keep the Poconos beautiful and pristine, it comes at a cost. We have to say no to somethings for a clean and natural environment.

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

@@KathleenGreer-hk6yl the Poconos got hit hard. I live four miles from Jim Thorpe and there's Jersey plates everywhere and they aren't just tourists, they're residents. I'm a contractor by trade and I did a job up in Honesdale a couple of weeks ago and I literally saw more Jersey plates than PA plates.

[@joesmith9216]

HEY CHEERS BROTHER!!!!!! guess what though? SCRANTON is done, it's all new yorker trash, I work there, all I see, illegals too. I do not live there.

[@AaronAaron247]

Live in Erie, don’t find it dreary most of the time

[@my2cents945]

thanks for this video, I now feel so much better about being a life long PA resident.

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Its not a bad place to live.

[@chrisd4432]

​@@WorldAccordingToBriggsI definitely enjoy your video, born and raised in Bucks county, PA, but my wife and I along with our son discovered Lititz a couple years ago and we're actually contemplating moving there when we retire. So maybe for a little while stop recommending it so the place doesn't get too built up and real estate doesn't get two pricey. Lol....

[@JSFGuy]

I did stay there a few days last summer drove through it, what a place and I mean absolutely stunning.

[@lockdot2]

I am from the USA, I live in California, my Grandma was from Pennsylvania.. For years now I have not even thought about the state, or remembered it was a thing. Thanks for the brain refresh Briggs!

[@rdf6852]

Recently moved to SW PA from California. Although the meth zombies are everywhere, its not as bad here as in CA. Traffic in my current area is non existant in comparision to crowded CA. Overall the people are very nice. The landscape is beautiful especially in Fall. The old house is 237 years old and in much better condition than the seventy year old home I came from. Nice place in my opinion

[@darcoln3208]

Moved to the Pennsylvania from "North of Richmond" in 2016, and I can testify that it's all true. It's really nice here.

[@coldjay6421]

I live in Philly and love it here, it’s one of the best cities in the country. A lot of the suburbs are very nice too. We’re also about an hour from the beach and two hours or so from skiing in the Poconos.

[@zacharym167]

Ya the skiing not bad there by ny man so wonderful but still gonna move to pa for the politics and social reasons alone but most definitely for there vocational school system like man home school kids can go to vocational schools that not allowed in ny and nj which is crazy and hopefully the soon to come vouchers will make the state so much better.

[@DeerLady412]

I live in SW PA. We have been having milder winters the last several years. Not like the snow we used to get when I was growing up. The summer and fall are just beautiful! We have an acre in the country that borders 2 forests and wild deer in our backyard every day. I just live it! Retired and happy here!

[@jordanonofer3886]

The rain is what I can't stand lol. Otherwise Love it.

[@donnacarter2617]

My home state!!!!! Living in Pa is nice, beautiful, historical state. I live in a small suburb of Allentown, its a nice area for hiking, mountains, lakes, recreational, night life, and its not far from the beach ( i live in eastern Pa, about 2 1/2 - 3 hours away depending on where you are going). Its affordable if you dont have a**holes as council members who do not know what they are doing. But i can only really say for Eastern Pa where i live.

[@damiananderson1595]

I am from Pennsylvania and i love it here people from all over the south are moving here. And places more north of here.

[@kelliekunz2051]

Northwestern Pennsylvania born and raised. Wouldn’t live anywhere else! NW PA gets overlooked by the rest of the state but it is by far my favorite area!

[@chuckz8053]

Lived in PA all my 63 years, home sweet home.

[@mosathome]

Yeah people who move in by the states will come and ruin it

[@markromano3777]

One of the best parts about living in Philly Suburbs of PA is being < 2 hours from different major cities, the beach, mountains, and remote/rural areas

[@junctiondog860]

Being a Canadian that has visited Pennsylvania many times this list seems to be spot on especially #1.

[@bryanwoodring3547]

i love canada from Pa to ontario driving truck but retired

[@Susan-wz7mb]

From Pa, just was in Quebec City. Absolutely gorgeous. The Frontenac hotel was amazing. The walkway along the st Laurence river and battlefields was just stunning during the day and night. We had breakfast at the circular restaurant overlooking the city the morning we left it is just beautiful. Our 40th wedding anniversary trip.

[@dispatchdebbie]

My mama was born n raised in Cannonsburg (still a safe little town) & she was the sweetest person you'd meet. Hospitable. Proud to claim to know some singers from their city. Do Michigan, Briggs! Find something positive, besides resort towns 😊❤

[@jamesballard6564]

When I was a truck driver I went to Pennsylvania constant. Spent more time there than my home state of Ohio. It really is a hidden gem. Allot of history, mountains and wide selection of ethnic food.

[@youtubeuserzzzz]

Seems like Pennsylvania could be that good place. It knocked Illinois out of the #5 most populace state spot.

[@HazardousChaos1]

😂 Illinois is a 💩hole run by demorats

[@sarafstop32]

After living in NYC, San Diego, and Seattle, I made a visit back to my hometown of Pittsburgh. It had been 12 years since my last. I decided to move back, which I did the following year. Although the cost of living was a big factor, I believe that it was the people who brought me back. After all the years of NYC and the west coast, I lost sight of that. In previous visits, I found it refreshing, but that one in 1998 resonated with me, because I was ready. Thanks for the video.

[@lukescapee1234]

Grew up outside of Pittsburgh til I was 22. Living in Nashville now and considering moving back cause it’s so dang expensive here 😂

[@pbmpharmacist]

Come on back 😊

[@randyromano2854]

Spot on! Being from PA; 55yrs; it is a great state. I love PA. Plus you get great weather. The winters are fairly mild and summers - well you get a stretch of really hot-humid weather like 1-2 weeks per year. So much to see and do; not to mention two pro-sports teams.

[@theflyingpieceoftoast]

I’m from PA also, but there is also one thing to add, the constant gray and the so-so winters. It’s pretty good here though

[@thomaschew2191]

We are NJ transplants 20 years now in Carbon County NE PA. The cost of living is reasonable and there is a lot for the outdoors minded. We have several acres and it's nice and quiet, a great place to raise a family. We are close to retirement age and see no reason not to stay where we are, however, if I were to advise someone looking to retire here I would suggest north central PA along the NY state line. Overall we like it here.

[@tammyicious]

Can you suggest a town... I'm in Maryland, but when I retire was thinking about PA.

[@AZTUC_520]

​@tammyicious don't move to Philly or Pittsburgh areas. Avoid lehigh valley and scranton/Wilkes-Barre areas also. If you want quiet move to central pa.

[@tammyicious]

@@AZTUC_520 , my brother just moved to Chambersburg and he likes it. He is dating someone in Altoona and he likes that area as well.

[@II.am.Gold.]

Left NYC as a teen in 2008 when i became legal, went to Allentown graduated HS. Went back to NY and couldnt get back into the swing so I continued my family here in Pa, I went from Lehigh county, Northampton county,Berks County and now where I will buy my house Schuylkil County Tamaqua is not poor but not as expensive as Allentown, Low crime great school district and affordable homes to buy at least in that county. I love it here Wouldnt move anywhere else its my home for sure.

[@Susan-wz7mb]

Wish you all the happiness!!!

[@Chief4Army117]

As a native Pennsylvanian all my life, all that you said about it is pretty much on point. It's a pretty state to admire if you're a nature and/or a history lover (like myself.) It's not too bad a state to live in for the most part. Also, regarding taxes, grocery food, with some exceptions, are untaxed, so that's a plus.

[@nataliefrey2301]

I've lived in PA my entire life with the last 25 yrs in the Harrisburg area. There is so much to see and do in the area but when you want a change of pace, I love that you can travel 2 - 3 hours and be in New York City, Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, beaches in NJ, Delaware, Maryland or the mountains of West Virginia.

[@hunterfletcher6755]

Where I live is about equally away from Pittsburgh, Washington DC, and Baltimore all at 2 hours give or take.

[@billhasselbrack4270]

I certainly agree with all your reasons, especially #1 - the people. We visited Pittsburgh a month ago and found that it has the friendliest people that we’ve ever encountered in a city. We often go camping in PA because it’s so beautiful and they have great state parks.

[@Aquamarine907]

I agree with point #1 as I've lived in this state for practically my whole life, and the people are a joy to be around (except in philly and near the NJ border oftentimes). For the best experience, go to farmers' markets and Amish country, the people there are so kind it doesn't seem real at times haha.

[@kwaktak]

I've lived in PA my whole life but moved around. I now live near Pittsburgh and the only gripe I have is that air travel has become less convenient over the years and driving to the coast will take take the better part of a day. Also, while the winters have gotten milder there's a noticeable lack of sunshine in the winter months and seasonal changes are marked by fits and starts where you will have summer-like and winter-like weather within days of each other.

[@the_k9_cpt]

Just purchased our PA home in berks county this year!

[@nonewherelistens1906]

One of Southeastern Pennsylvania's Last Great Places, especially around the Oley Valley (Pike, Oley, or District Townships).

[@Susan-wz7mb]

Welcome. Lived in Pennsylvania all my life. In Berks County about 40 years. Hope you like it here

[@shade0762]

PA is so beautiful. I was born and raised there and now I will be retiring there soon ❤🎉

[@Susan-wz7mb]

Buy something quickly the prices have really gone up.

[@leogeee1]

Everything you said is true. (I am a Philadelphia resident). Weather-wise we get a little of everything but not a lot of anything, the airport employees are an embarrassment and Kensington makes the news too often. No neighborhood under the El train is great, not Brooklyn or Chicago either. Northeast Philadelphia (me) has the best shopping in the world. Prices are low, choices are many.❤️

[@MitchMitsch]

When driving through Pittsburgh, they are one of the most polite driving cities I have ever been to.

[@tomfields3682]

Love the "Pittsburgh Left"!👍

[@devinthomas5823]

In no way is this true🤣

[@joshuadurham9699]

@@devinthomas5823 For real man

[@victoriav389]

Hello from Western PA! I love our state, it's beautiful!

[@SincerelyFromStephen]

I’ve lived in PA pretty much my entire life (I’m only 27) and I can’t find very many reasons to want to leave other than the simple desire to explore other places for periods of time And with regards to doing theatre at CMU: if you study musical theatre at CMU you are pretty much guaranteed a career on Broadway. The theatre program is consistently ranked in the top 3 programs in the US. Beating out the big names like Julliard

[@wandahall4435]

Great job Briggs ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊

[@bokfuman]

My wife and I moved to Pennsylvania a year and a half ago after we retired to be able to live in a lesser populated area like Sacramento, California where we are from. Local taxes can bite you in the rear depending on where you live so do your research to find out the local school taxes besides the county taxes. We live in Allegheny just outside of Pittsburgh where the county taxes are higher than our neighboring counties but some of the school districts taxes have been in the news and in the courts for doing excessive hiking especially for new home purchasers. All things are relative depending on what you are looking for example walkable and bike riding areas are all over the place in my area with beautiful parks. Health care is easy to access if they take your insurance with a number of hospitals all around. The weather is much colder but does not get as hot as the Sacramento, CA valley area and it rains a lot in comparison but it's much greener with some humid days during the summer. No regrets about moving to Pennsylvania that is for sure but a surge of out of state investors are driving up the local real-estate market pissing off the locals since the minimum wage is at the federal levels keeps some of the other wages down but some technical companies do pay well depending of what field you are in. I hopes this helps and Briggs you need to see if you can access the stats on other taxes besides just property taxes.

[@s99614]

I was wondering when someone was going to mention school and local taxes.

[@timstar28]

I moved from Philly to the mountains and couldn't be happier.

[@KathleenGreer-hk6yl]

Me too. Retired in a small mountain village and have never been happier or more contented. Lush forest lands, great State parks and so many wild animals to view and enjoy. Oh, and Amish country food and donuts. My taxes are the same as when I lived in Philadelphia.

[@judahbrutus]

It's good here. I moved from FL in 2007, it's much better than FL. You get paid twice here compared to FL, the economy around Philly is $$$. Weather is near perfect about 4 months of the year and it looks beautiful in the spring and Fall. Super green and lush. That being said, I've never lived in 48 other states....

[@jackthompson8560]

I live in Amish country, Pa. I do love it.

[@stevesmom9868]

Me too! Lancaster County!

[@Fil-777]

I love my life in PA! I'm very happy to live here. Thanks for the video by the way

[@adamhill4141]

I grew up in central Pennsylvania, its a very beautiful place. PA actually has 2 watersheds. However, there is not much else going on there. Most of my family moved South to North Carolina.

[@ThePatynight]

I love Pennsylvania. Been living here 14 years already. Never wanna move

[@matthewduca9578]

I left PA three months ago - born and raised for 33 years. Moved to St. Petersburg, FL - never been happier!

[@DanielLockard]

That's funny I live in Maine and although beautiful we have one of the strictest banning of exotic animals I hate I can't have what I'm passionate about on my property in the woods that's paid off doesn't feel like a free country that I want to have different Crocodilians in nice secure enclosures and he a small exhibitor and have little tours for school kids and families and such but it's funny cause I'm working on my credit and gonna move to Pennsylvania and my other pick was Florida but I have a nerve damage painful condition all through my body and not sure if the heat would kill me making it worse and hell pain although I'd love to live near the everglades for all the awesome wildlife have u been? And where in Pennsylvania did you live I want to buy a small house on decent land in a private wooded area and studying where to move is difficult it's so huge

[@Funkyourdauter]

I live in NW Pennsylvania currently. I really like it here. cheap living and lots of stuff to do. I would recommend. Houses in my area go for anywhere between 75K and 190k

[@MyCatFooed]

PA baby!! Now THAT is why we're The Keystone State!! :)

[@bryanwoodring3547]

😊

[@kimberlyschreder2046]

I was excited to see this. I live in central Maryland and I'll be retiring to Gettysburg, PA next year. Even new construction is about 40% cheaper than where I am, and taxes are better for retirees. It's still close enough to major cities without the costs, including constant congestion.

[@letitiajeavons6333]

I hope you like Civil War stuff.

[@seanchristophersynthesizer6999]

Morgantown, WV here. Living 1 mile from the PA border in north Morgantown, just 1 hours drive from Pittsburgh, gives my family the best of both worlds, so to speak. We bought a 4600sf home on a hill by a golf course with a killer view into the beautiful PA countryside for only $550k just 2 years ago. Pittsburgh is nearby with all the "big city" accommodations that we'll ever need.

[@dispatchdebbie]

😮😮😮👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@user-sk5nq7dk6i]

Briggs, I like the compact info. that you can get in such a short episode. This is better for our shorter attention spans.

[@lucaspeddie3114]

Moving back to PA. The south is getting over crowded.

[@luismanuelcalderonjr1733]

Yes Florida specifically

[@gaming23q3]

as a Pennsylvanian, I can agree with all of this.

[@aslfdjalskjflkajs134]

Middle of the road? Not our roads, baby! Our roads are rated some of the worst in the nation! We're winning!!

[@Susan-wz7mb]

You are right. So, why are our gas taxes so high??? If the roads stink.

[@miap1997]

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh but went to college in the Poconos / Lehigh Valley region. I moved out of PA for 2 years thinking I'd never come back but here I am 🤣 It's cringe to say but I have a new found appreciation for it here. I couldn't believe how homesick I was after leaving. I'm looking forward to moving back to The Lehigh Valley eventually and settling there for good!

[@Trust-de-process]

I live in Delco and plan on moving to montco next year lord will . I love PA its close to everything and not cheap but not expensive either.

[@lemoncrinckles]

How delightful to see a positive description of PA. Thank you.

[@praxedes2]

As someone who lived most of my life in PA, I can't disagree with anything you said here. My primary complaints about PA: school taxes (which can be higher than property taxes in some districts); poorly maintained infrastructure, high gas taxes, Harrisburg bloat, and harsh winters (probably middle of the road here too, but it can get pretty uncomfortable/dangerous.)

[@AdahPAHtatah]

Thank you for a great video! Pennsylvania and Philadelphia are often overlooked. I was a tour guide at Independence National Historical Park and proud to call Philadelphia my home!

[@jetsons101]

For me I would pick Gettysburg if we were to move to PA..... Thanks for posting

[@KathleenGreer-hk6yl]

It's wonderful if you don't mind tourists. So much history. A very walkable town. Houses in town move off the market quickly. However, lots of new builds in developments outside the city.

[@jetsons101]

@@KathleenGreer-hk6yl I have been a tourist many times..... lol

[@denisegettle8661]

I am born and Fred Pennsylvania are status okay middle of the road doesn't surprise me Briggs thanks for noticing us and recognizing

[@AnalogueKid2112]

The aptly named Pennsylvania Wilds are great if you like wilderness. It's crazy to have such huge tracts of undeveloped land in the eastern US. Really awesome place to visit and unlike many natural areas there are almost zero crowds

[@NaturalMeAmerica]

I grew up and live in NYC most my life. Two years ago I moved to PA, it is very beautiful and I love that I see farms everywhere

[@queenjkings1104]

Race in California (San Diego).❤ I've been to multiple states, but Pennsylvania is definitely my favorite state(philadelphia).❤

[@trishd8373]

Mr. Briggs, You my friend have got my husband and myself driving to Honesdale to have a sit down with Tim from ReMax. We are bordering Nh and have seriously considered moving to NH for quite some time. Until ---you. Thank you in advance!! I will let you know where we land in a few months. Hopefully our NH daughter will follow within a year or so.

[@Roma_eterna]

You forgot it’s also got tons of walkable cities and towns! Which I did not expect, especially from small towns!

[@katrinaborisov964]

Like where?

[@Roma_eterna]

Lancaster, York, Norristown... at least according to Walkscore.

[@heatheralexander7821]

My husband and I moved to NEPA a couple years ago and we love it. We live about half an hour from Honesdale and we love that town. We go there all the time.

[@Darth_Lunas]

I'm from Scranton!!

[@joesmith9216]

@@Darth_Lunas better leave there....

[@Darth_Lunas]

@joesmith9216 Why? I have a nice house. I make a great living. There's no reason to leave.

[@joesmith9216]

@@Darth_Lunas I mean it's going GHETTO, I got the hell out of there after about 6yrs of living there.

[@omgIoIwtf]

Life long Pennsylvanian here. I just wanted to let you know that you’ve reinvigorated my love for my Commonwealth. Living here my whole life, things become “stale” but when you look elsewhere you realise it’s not so bad here, like at all. The endless forest and water has you feeling like an elf at times with how untouched and beautiful the woodland areas are. The Urban areas, Philadelphia included, are some of the most bustling, lively and energetic cities in America. And speaking on Philadelphia… Kensington is such a small portion of it and yes people fixate way too much on it. Northern liberties, the greater northeast, Rhawnhurst, Penns Landing, old city, center city, etc… are all amazing neighbourhoods not featured in the middle of a ghetto, like Kensington. COME TO PA AND JOIN THE 13 million ELVES that live here :)

[@Susan-wz7mb]

Yeah, me too. It really is just a stunning place.

[@genericwatcher2439]

I love living 45 minutes from multiple cities where I can get culture from concerts to monster trucks, yet I live in the mountains and along a river, plus I am 30 minutes from a great amusement park and have multiple farmers markets to get healthy affordable food. Small towns in PA are safe places where you can raise a family without any FOMO because you are still close to everything! People, YES, I LOVE my neighbors, a storm blew over a tree in my front yard, I was outside digging out the stump and my neighbor came over with his truck and a chain, he put it in 4 wheel drive and was hopping, smoking his tires, I asked him to stop because I thought he was going to damage his truck, he just smiled and said, if that happens, it isn't much of a truck! LOL 😋 I have lived in other states where the people are cold, rude or fake. PA RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davemengle4961]

Agree with most of what you said. PA is definitely a safe bet in a lot of ways. But beware that the central part of the state can leave you feeling pretty isolated and totally car dependent in both your daily life and/or if you travel much. Went to PSU and it's a project getting there even 50 years later. Cultural and social diversity is a "bit lacking" once you venture off campus and the weather is gray, windy and depressing more often than not. Some clearly like these aspects of life in central PA, but it's not for someone with more urban values or inclination.

[@lilamint]

I can't believe nobody has mentioned how one has to be willing to get used to those horrible stink bugs invading your home every fall & winter!

[@DanielSanchez-st4sc]

Good stuff I've been looking forward moving to Pennsylvania from so cal 👍