5. San Bernardino, Calif.
If you turn the wrong corner in San Bernardino, don’t be surprised to see homeless people, drug use and gang activity. Not all cities have bad areas, but the bad areas in San Bernardino are really bad, locals say. The city ranks 23rd in family fun; 164th in health and safety; 177th in education and childcare; 178th in affordability; and 152nd in socio-economics. Total score: 38.17.
