10 is the worst for the life of US cities

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The quality of life in the American city depends primarily on the level of crime and the well-being of the city. Also, the overall quality of life may decline due to other factors affecting the majority of residents.

In total, Americans make decisions about where to live, based on a number of criteria: the quality of schools, the level of the local economy and the labor market, safety, cultural development of the area, and the climate, the newspaper writes 24 / 7 Wall St, which made the list of the worst for the life of US cities.

For the ranking, data on the 551 village with a population of 65 000 and more were analyzed for crime rates, employment growth, restaurant availability and entertainment, education levels and housing affordability.

10 is the worst for the life of US cities

10. Wilmington, Delaware

• Population: 71 957
• Average house price: $ 160 300
• Poverty level: 26%
• The proportion of residents with at least a bachelor's degree: 25,4%

The average household income in Wilmington is $41, which is much less than the national average of $035. However, given the city's high cost of living, the actual income level is even lower.

26% of the city’s population lives in poverty, the unemployment rate is 6,9%. In 2015, 100 000 residents of Wilmington reported 1 708 violent crime cases.

9. Merced california

• Population: 82 440 people
• Average housing price: $ 204 400
• Poverty level: 35,1%
• The proportion of residents with at least a bachelor's degree: 19,5%

The city’s unemployment rate is 10,7%, which is almost the worst in the United States.

8. Hartford, CT

• Population: 124 014
• Average housing price: $ 159 200
• Poverty level: 28,3%
• The proportion of residents with at least a bachelor's degree: 16,9%

The city's unemployment rate is 10,4%. Over the past few years, residents of the city have been leaving the city for other regions, which has led to an economic recession, and this in turn has led to an increase in crime and poverty levels. Hartford recorded 2015 violent crimes per 1 residents in 141.

7. Albany, GA

• Population: 71 109
• Average housing price: $ 92 600
• Poverty level: 32%
• The proportion of residents with at least a bachelor's degree: 19%

The unemployment rate in the city is 7,9%, compared to 5,3% at the national level. In recent years, the population has left the city.

6. Milwaukee, WI

• Population: 600 154
• Average house price: $ 114 000
• Poverty level: 26,8%
• The proportion of residents with at least a bachelor's degree: 23,9%

The average income in the city is $37, which is one of the lowest in the United States, and unemployment is 495%.

Economic strenuous leads to high rates of violent crime. In 2015, for every 100 000 city residents, 1596 violent crimes were reported.

5. Memphis, Tennessee

• Population: 655 760 people
• Average housing price: $ 94 400
• Poverty level: 26,2%
• The proportion of residents with at least a bachelor's degree: 24,9%

Memphis has several problems that make it an undesirable city to live in. Chief among them is one of the highest crime rates in the country - 1 incidents for every 740 residents. The average family income in the city is less than $ 37 000 compared to the average US income of $ 55 775.

4. St. Louis, MO

• Population: 315 685
• Average house price: $ 130 800
• Poverty level: 24,9%
• The proportion of residents with at least a bachelor's degree: 34,7%

St. Louis has experienced a severe economic downturn in recent decades, as well as a high crime rate. In the 2015 year, 100 000 residents of St. Louis reported 1887 violence cases. This led to an outflow of population from the city.

3. Flint MI

• Population: 98 297
• Average house price: $ 25 900
• Poverty level: 40,8%
• The proportion of residents with at least a bachelor's degree: 11,8%

Recently, the city has been the focus of national attention due to the fact that in 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the presence of a dangerously high level of lead in Flint water.

The average annual income in the city is $ 25 342. Over the past 10 years, the population of Flint has decreased by 12,2%, which is the largest decline among all US cities.

2. Birmingham, Alabama

• Population: 214 911 people
• Average house price: $ 93 000
• Poverty level: 29,2%
• The proportion of residents with at least a bachelor's degree: 25,3%

The city is faced with a decline in population and employment.

The average annual family income in Birmingham is $ 32 378, which is $ 23 000 lower than the average income in the country.

1. Detroit, MI

• Population: 677 124
• Average housing price: $ 42 600
• Poverty level: 39,8%
• The proportion of residents with at least a bachelor's degree: 14,2%

The city has experienced a sharp decline in population in the past few years. On average, a family in Detroit earns $ 25 980 per year, well below the national average.

In 2015, 1760 violent crimes were reported by 100 000 residents of Detroit.

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