The Top 30 Worst Places to Live in the United States
16. Dayton, OH
With a combination of high crime rates and low wages, Dayton is a city that ranks among the worst places to live in America. Once an innovative city with lucrative manufacturing jobs, its population peaked in 1960 and has steadily declined as those companies moved to less costly areas in the southern states. While the local governments are spending money to try and improve the quality of life there, it has a long way to go.
- Unemployment rate: 5.4% (National median 3.7% )
- Median household income: $57,318 (National median $64,994)
- Walk Score ranking: 45 (car dependent)
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