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Michigan
Michigan, although known as the Wolverine State, no longer has any wolverines. Perhaps a more appropriate nickname for Michigan would be the Great Lakes State; Michigan touches four of the five Great Lakes, has the longest freshwater shoreline in the world, and has more shoreline than any state but Alaska.
Famous Michiganians include Henry Ford, Madonna, Charles Lindbergh, and the Kellogg brothers, who began the dry cereal industry. Kelloggs' headquarters is still located in Michigan.
Michigan is home to over 10 million residents, who enjoy the state's low crime rate, good air quality, and an average income that is slightly higher than the national average. Additionally, Michigan homes are quite affordable. The average 2004 home sale price for the state was $162,000. When the low cost of real estate is combined with the good job market, it's no surprise that most of Michigan's residents are homeowners. In the state, there are three homes owned by their occupant for every one that is rented.