These Are The Most Unhappy Cities In America, Ranked According To U.S. Census Data - Page 45 of 99

5. Paterson, New Jersey

The Great Falls of Paterson, which was used to power the factories in the area, flooded the city after Hurricane Irene. After the flooding, there were about 1,250 abandoned homes devastated by the event.

Though it’s been ten years since the disaster occurred, the repercussions continue to haunt the people of Paterson today. Over the course of five years, tax revenue fell by nearly 40%, making the rebuilding effort an arduous endeavor.