These American Cities Are Getting Poorer

3. Indianapolis, Indiana

The most populous city in the state, and one of the largest economic regions in the country, Indianapolis has a variety of issues when it comes to livability. A handful of tech companies established offices here, leading to an influx of new residents in recent years. Many workers are retraining for jobs in the tech sector, but the factory closures over the last 20 years have caused significant economic losses, along with increased cases of violent crime and homelessness.

• Change in per capita income: $5,294
• Change in median household income: -$15,830
• Change in population: 113,013
• Change in poverty rate: 117.05%