10 Most Unwelcoming States. They Don't Want Newcomers!

Nov 10, 2025

10 Most Unwelcoming States. They Don't Want Newcomers! Maybe Don't call your realtor to look at real estate. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 916-459-1248 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/Briggs Welcome back to The World According to Briggs, the channel where we explore America one questionable life decision at a time. Today, we’re talking about something near and dear to every American who woke up one morning, looked at their mortgage, their taxes, and their neighbors' questionable lawn decorations, and thought, “You know what? I should move.” Now before you start packing and calling realtors. Take a breath and listen, not every state wants you. We’re diving into the Top 10 Least Welcoming States in America. We aren’t just looking at how the locals feel. These are the states where taxes are high, housing prices are tragic, crime is spicy, and the attitudes toward newcomers range from “slightly annoyed” to “did you seriously just move here from California?” So grab your coffee, your emotional support dog, and your Zillow app you keep opening even though you know it’s a bad idea, and let’s look at the states where your U-Haul might get greeted with a cold stare, a tax bill, or a heartfelt “turn around and go home.” 00:00 – Introduction: Why some states aren’t welcoming 00:58 – State #10: Washington — What makes it unfriendly 02:49 – State #9: Colorado — Local attitude & economic factors 04:47 – State #8: Vermont — Social dynamics & newcomer challenges

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