Flint sits at the bottom. Detroit trails just behind. Both Michigan cities occupy the two worst spots among 500 American cities in Lawnstarter’s 2025 quality of life study, which examined municipalities through safety, education, healthcare access, and 10 additional metrics.
Flint came in dead last when researchers measured economic stability and physical health. The city ranked second-worst in housing and infrastructure and among the 10 worst locations in mental health.
Detroit claims America’s worst ranking in housing and infrastructure. The Motor City came in second worst in economic stability. It landed among the nation’s bottom 10 regarding safety and mental health, as reported by Click On Detroit…