10 Unhappiest Cities in America

1. Detroit, MI

Population Density (people per square mile): 4,797

Average Income per Year: $14,984

Insider Monkey Average: 179.7

Topping the list, Detroit, the largest city in Michigan, is the most unhappy city in America. It is a highly populated city with a density of 4,797 people per square mile. Violent crimes are so common that business owners are afraid to open stores in the city. It was once a bustling city, back in the 70s — ranked 13th in our list of the most crime-ridden cities in the US. 

As of writing this article, the city has a poor economy, low sleep rates, low sport-participation rates, high separation and divorce rates, and high unemployment rates. In the future, Detroit’s conditions are expected to get better, and the job market is expected to grow. But, as of now, it is the unhappiest city in the United States.

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