I don't live in cities. Ever.
Get out.
It's gone beyond cities by this point, and is spreading to small towns all across the country. And small towns are even less equipped to deal with the encroaching crime, gangs, etc.
As for getting out of the city, thanks for the advice. Believe me, I'm working on it. It's just that there's less and less "somewhere else" to escape to as time goes on. Strange times a-coming, my friend.