Overview

• A survey by Clever found 33% of respondents ranked Washington D.C. among the top five worst cities.
• The city saw 274 murders in 2023, the highest in over two decades.
• 65% of Americans believe high living costs make a place unlivable, with D.C. being a prime example.
• New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco also ranked poorly due to unaffordable housing markets.
• Conversely, Tampa, Florida, was rated the most desirable city, praised for its affordable housing and low crime.