The Top 30 Worst Places to Live in the United States

6. Penns Grove, NJ

According to a 2021 study, New Jersey had an outbound percentage of 71%, which put it at the top of the list for the number of residents lost to other states. Penns Grove is a small New Jersey borough with big problems. Poverty rates are at 37.7%, average salaries are low, and unemployment rates are well above the national average. Despite its small population, residents have a 1:91 chance of experiencing a violent crime and a 1:24 chance of being the victim of a property crime.

• Unemployment rate: 4.8%
• Median household income: $32,361
• Walk Score ranking: 64 (somewhat walkable)