Farmington Hills, MI Area Guide

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  • Farmington Hills has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Farmington Hills crime rates are 36% lower than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Farmington Hills is 26% higher than the Michigan average
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Upscale Michigan Living: Farmington Hills User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 23, 2010) In Michigan, when you hear someone say he or she lives in Farmington Hills then one automatically assumes that person is rich, affluent, or important in some way. Farmington Hills is a very affluent and upscale suburb of Detroit. Located in southeastern Michigan, many families ch ...Read More oose to reside in Farmington Hills for its low crime rates and access to elite private schools in Michigan. Farmington Hills is located close by to Cranbrook Schools, which are some of the best private schools in the state of Michigan. It is also a midpoint between Detroit and Ann Arbor, the home of the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Farmington Hills has some great downtown shopping to offer residents. There are also upscale boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and even a vintage cinema in Farmington Hills. The city also has many architectural points of interest and history for the state of Michigan. Many families choose to raise children in Farmington Hills, because there is always something to do. There are always cultural or educational events going on within the city of Farmington Hills.

Overall, Farmington Hills is a great place to live. For low crime rates and access to wonderful educational opportunities, Farmington Hills has everything to offer. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Farmington Hills? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Heritage Park
      Witherspoon Woods Park
      Women's Park
      Memorial Park
      Masons Corner
      Shiawassee Park
      Riley Park
      Bristol Park

      Entertainment

      Rockpile Art Pyramid
      The Farmington Players
      Governor Warner Mansion
      Perfect Game
      Holocaust Memorial Center
      Farmington Civic Theater
      Country Lanes
      The Riviera Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Qdoba
      Little Caesars
      Dairy Queen
      Jimmy John's
      Burger King
      O Hookah Lounge
      Einstein Bros. Bagels

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Farmington Hills? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Farmington Hills.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Farmington Hills? The cost of living in Farmington Hills is 113/100 - which is 26% higher than Michigan.
      Farmington Hills
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Farmington Hills? Farmington Hills crime rates are 1,286, which are 36% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      1,286 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 78

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Farmington Hills? The median income in Farmington Hills is $85,152 which is 68% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $85,15254% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,08268% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Farmington Hills a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Botsford Continuing Health Center
      McCarty Chiropractic Center
      Millenium Medical Group
      Bergman Porretta Eye Center
      Providence Medical Office Center
      Sinai Berry Surgery Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Farmington Hills home prices? Farmington Hills home prices are $270,000 - which is 111% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $270,00046% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,21128% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Farmington Hills have good schools? The Farmington Hills graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Farmington Hills a good place to live? Farmington Hills has an overall rating of 89% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      13 total surveys

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