Cities that are considered "dangerous" have a few things in common, according to U.S. News & World Report. First and foremost, these places score poorly when it comes to such factors as how robust the job market is, the average housing value, the overall quality of life, how desirable such places are to live, and whether people tend to be moving there or leaving at a faster pace. When U.S. News & World Report ranked the "Best Places to Live and Retire" late in 2022, researchers arrived at a list that included charming and picturesque burgs known to be pleasant places to be. However, the cities compiled here are the opposite of that, based on average American preferences. The slideshow above illustrates the top 10 places in the U.S. that ranked relatively poorly (on a 0- to 10-point scale) when it comes to overall quality of life, housing value and more. Especially noteworthy is the fact that the city ranked the single most dangerous nationwide by U.S. News & World Report is one that's topped news headlines recently due to the videotaped police killing of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols after what police leaders determined was likely an unwarranted traffic stop. Why should such research matter to insurance professionals? Because cities with higher crime rates and fewer residents with good jobs who also live in safe, secure homes are more likely to be places where properties are vandalized or damaged as the result of social unrest. See also:

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