25. North Charleston, SC
People in North Charleston — the most dangerous city in South Carolina — live with crime rates that are 195% higher than the national average. Median household incomes fall far below the national median. The wage disparity between men's and women's salaries is significant here and across the state. The average male's salary is $62,242, while females average $45,267.
Unemployment rate: 3.2%
Median household income: $47,201
Walk Score ranking: 26 (car dependent)
26. Philadelphia, PA
Gun violence and the opioid crisis are major contributors to the staggering crime rates in the City of Brotherly Love. In 2021, there were 2,326 shootings here. The number of homicides has steadily risen over the last eight years, doubling between 2013 and 2021.
Unemployment rate: 6.4%
Median household income: $52,164
Walk Score ranking: 75 (very walkable)
