California City Named 'Most Miserable City' In The Entire State

By Logan DeLoye

December 15, 2023

Union Square and Nob Hill in San Francisco
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Would you consider your city a miserable place to live?

Many residents in these cities would. Travel A Lot put together a list of cities in each state where residents are the most miserable around the country based on poverty levels, income in comparison to the national average, crime rates, and high school graduation rate.

According to the list, the most miserable place to live in all of California is Huntington Park. 28% of Huntington Park residents live below general poverty levels and make an average income of $38,106. Travel A Lot mentioned that 63% of Huntington Park adults are in the labor force.

Here is what Travel A Lot had to say about the most miserable city in California:

"28% of the 58,173 souls living in Huntington Park, California are living there below poverty level. The median household income is approximately $38,106 with 63% of the population in the labor force. If you just so happen to be looking for a friendlier, happier town to move to try Freemont, California. It has been dubbed the happiest city in California when it comes to emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environment." 

For a continued list of the most miserable places to live around the country visit travel.alot.com.

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