Advertisement

Lancaster, California

California is a really interesting state. On the one hand, you have stunning beaches and bustling cities. On the other hand, you have arid desert landscapes that are barely habitable. The city of Lancaster is one of those desert locations, with very few people who grow up in Lancaster choosing to stay there throughout their adult years. But it's not just the dry heat that pushes them away from their home.

Wikimedia Commons

A whopping 49% of the people who live here are unemployed, which means a huge percentage of people are also living below the poverty line. So, many people leave for employment elsewhere.