Michigan BBQ Ribs Restaurant Ranked No. 1 in the State

Summer is on the way, and that means it's going to be the grilling season in Michigan. Of course, BBQ ribs are a fantastic choice for spring and summer dinners, and now, one restaurant in Michigan has been named the best for BBQ ribs in the state. That's a pretty big honor, since the Great Lakes State has so many BBQ spots available.

The crew at LoveFood has put together a list of the best BBQ ribs in each state. "A quintessential American food, barbecue ribs usually refers to racks of St. Louis or baby back pork ribs, or sometimes beef ribs," they state in the article. "At their best, the meat is seasoned to perfection, slowly smoked until a dark crust forms, and then smothered in a sweet, sticky glaze."

According to the story, LoveFood based their choices on "user reviews, awards, and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated." It's pretty lucky that some of their team member were able to go across the country and try all the delicious BBQ rib options available. Can we say, yum?

So, which restaurant in Michigan serves up the very best BBQ ribs? According to LoveFood, it's AB's Amazing Ribs in Dearborn Heights Sounds. That's a popular one, so it's not a big surprise that it's No. 1. Of the spot, they state, "Halal barbecue Ab’s Amazing Ribs is all about tender and tasty beef back ribs – you definitely won't find pork here. The barbecue sauce isn't too overpowering, which is great because the meat barely needs it at all. The restaurant gives customers plastic gloves to eat with, which is a trend we can get on board with." Delicious, right? Find the full list of the best BBQ ribs across America according to LoveFood here.

If you're curious which cities in Michigan have residents with the highest median household income, we have the list for you. It's surprising how much median household income differs from one city to the next. For example, the highest median household income in Michigan is $108,432.33, and the lowest is $11,667. I guess that just goes to show how diverse Michigan is demographically and how some areas of the state have a higher cost of living.

The crew at Zip Atlas has published an updated list of those median household incomes 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." In other words, they've complied a range of data in different areas in one locale, including what Michiganders across the state are bringing home in their paychecks.

According to the Zip Atlas study, none of the top 10 cities in the U.S. with the highest median household income are located in Michigan. No. 1 is Short hills, New Jersey, at $185,466, followed by Purchase, New York and Villa Maria, Pennsylvania. In fact, Michigan doesn't even have one city in the top 100 cities in the U.S. That said, Michigan does have some cities that fall inside the top 200 and 300 cities with the highest tally.

So, which Michigan cities have the highest median household incomes? View the list of cities below all the way up to No. 1, and see if your city made the cut. For more information, visit the Zip Atlas website here.

$65,308.00

$65,667.00

$65,688.00

$66,224.00

$66,500.00

$66,667.00

$66,802.00

$66,875.00

$66,940.00

$66,979.33

$67,360.00

$67,463.00

$67,593.00

$67,670.50

$67,875.00

$68,465.50

$68,783.00

$69,180.00

$70,133.00

$70,282.00

$70,527.33

$71,964.00

$72,828.50

$72,983.00

$73,051.00

$73,230.50

$74,069.50

$74,280.50

$74,377.00

$74,932.00

$75,452.00

$75,671.50

$75,680.33

$76,491.00

$77,274.00

$78,982.00

$79,262.00

$79,579.00

$80,555.00

$81,108.00

$81,864.00

$82,886.00

$83,585.33

$83,902.00

$87,062.00

$87,507.00

$89,508.00

$93,950.67

$97,437.00

$108,432.33