Ecorse, Michigan

Ecorse is on the list of three cities in the Detroit metro area that ranked among the worst places to live. First, it’s one of the poorest cities in the country, with a poverty rate of 36.8 %, which is double the national poverty rate.

Secondly, for Ecorse’s residents with a disposable income, there is nothing to do, as the local entertainment options are very limited. There is a smaller number of places (bars, restaurants, and theaters) than in the U.S. as a whole, which is a big downgrade to the city’s overall wellbeing.

Property values here are reflecting what the locals can afford, so half the homes are worth less than $38,000.