The 10 Worst US Cities to Live In
6. Stockton, California
Stockton is located in north-central California on the San Joaquin River. The city has a population of 300,000. Stockton suffered significantly during the recent recession, as housing prices dropped by nearly 40% in 2008. Then in 2012, the city filed for bankruptcy. Stockton also has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. As of July 2014, 13.4% of the population was without a job. Stockton is one of the most dangerous cities in America due to its high crime rates. A total of 20,369 violent and property crimes were committed last year, making Stockton safer than only 3% of US cities. With little opportunity for growth and development, Stockton is firmly on the list of the worst places to live in the US.
