Michigan: This is the Best Milkshake in the State

Summer is on the way, and that that means it's milkshake time. Michigan has plenty of spots to get your milkshake on, and I'm actually happy to do it any time of the year. But, honestly, summer is the best time to enjoy a milkshake to cool off in all the heat.

LoveFood.com recently put together a study to determine the best place to get a milkshake in each state. "Milkshakes are about as American as apple pie, and every state has their own mouth-watering options," they state in the article. I couldn't agree more. "Read on for our pick of the best of them, from towering freak shakes heavy with toppings to deliciously understated chocolate and vanilla options." What's extra cool is that they also suggest what kind of milkshake to try at each of these establishments. I think mint is my favorite flavor for a milkshake, but chocolate-chip is a close second.

So, which ice cream shop in Michigan has the best milkshakes in the entire state? According to the study, it's the flavor "Vanilla" at Mudgie's Deli and Bar in Detroit. "Mudgie's Deli is a favorite in the Detroit area and it keeps punters happy with its sandwiches and soups," LoveFood.com states. "Those with a sweet tooth will know Mudgie's makes a mean milkshake too: a classic vanilla shake, made with local Calder Dairy ice cream, is the way to go. It's pictured here cut through with hot fudge." I'm determined to get one of those milkshakes the next time I'm in that area. I might venture outside of vanilla, though. I prefer more complex milkshake favors, such as cookie dough or mint chocolate-chip. But, there's no denying that vanilla is a classic. Find the full list of the best milkshakes in every state here.

If you're wondering which cities in Michigan have residents with the lowest median household income, we have the tally for you. This list just goes to show how the cost of living varies greatly throughout Michigan- and, of course, the same is true of the U.S. After all, Michigan is diverse demographically, so it's to be expected that some areas of the state have a higher cost of living than others.

The staff at Zip Atlas has published a fresh list of the median household incomes across Michigan using a variety of data. The site offers a “structured collection of zip code, area code, city and state demographic, social and economic profiles,” according to their official website. They add, “Here you will find employment and unemployment rates, industry statistics, household and personal income reports, property value assessment, housing unit occupancy and vacancy breakdown, mortgage and rent analysis, age, gender, ancestry and racial profiles, education attainment levels and school enrolment among many others.”

If you're wondering, according to the study, none of the 10 cities in the U.S. with the highest median household income are in Michigan. No. 1 is Short hills, New Jersey, at $185,466, followed by Purchase, New York and Villa Maria, Pennsylvania. Michigan didn't even make the top 100 cities in the U.S. when it came to highest median household income. As for the lowest median household income, Michigan starts at $11,667 and goes up from there.

So, which Michigan cities have the lowest median household incomes? View the list of cities below, and see if your city made the cut. For more information, visit the Zip Atlas website here. Note that some of these are college towns, so that factors into the median household income. In reality, the non-students in those cities likely have a higher median household income.

Source: ZipAtlas.com

$11,667.00

$14,375.00

$16,576.50

$17,105.00

$17,917.00

$18,750.00

$19,375.00

$19,716.00

$20,833.00

$21,250.00

$21,250.00

$21,500.00

$21,659.00

$22,109.00

$22,608.00

$22,717.00

$23,125.00

$23,194.00

$23,444.00

$23,750.00

$23,750.00

$23,854.00

$23,889.00

$24,000.00

$24,125.00

$24,125.00

$25,139.00

$25,417.00

$25,711.00

$25,777.00

$25,962.00

$25,968.00

$26,150.00

$26,233.00

$26,250.00

$26,250.00

$26,250.00

$26,265.00

$26,361.00

$26,429.00

$26,477.00

$26,478.00

$26,667.00

$26,771.00

$26,773.00

$26,773.00

$26,782.00

$26,973.92

$27,019.00

$27,125.00