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Is Farmington Hills a Good Place to Live? Farmington Hills, Michigan: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Farmington Hills ranks #159 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #77 of 524 smaller cities and #5 of 24 in Michigan. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (94.2%, #54 of 437) and low violent crime (144 per 100,000, #97 of 444), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Farmington Hills by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Farmington Hills's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills's cost of living index is 100.3, in line with the US level of 100 and #676 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,551/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $389,783, 46% above the typical Michigan home ($266,292).
| Measure | Farmington Hills | MichiganMI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 100.3#676 of 1,308 | 96.2 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $389,783#604 of 1,187 | $266,292 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,440/mo#291 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $354,500#666 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,551/mo#755 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.4x#338 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17.8%#222 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Michigan is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Farmington Hills housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Farmington Hills is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro.
Michigan housing market →Is Farmington Hills safe?
Farmington Hills recorded 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 56% below the US rate of 328 and 65% below Michigan's 416. That ranks #226 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #97 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Farmington Hills Police Department. Property crime runs 787 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Farmington Hills | MichiganMI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 144#226 of 1,085 | 416 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 787#129 of 1,085 | 1,259 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Michigan is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Farmington Hills?
The median household in Farmington Hills earns $104,836, 26% above the US figure of $83,163 and 45% above Michigan ($72,389). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.3%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Farmington Hills | MichiganMI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $104,836#285 of 1,312 | $72,389 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 4.1%#522 of 1,058 | 5.2% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.6%#292 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | 0%#663 of 1,132 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Michigan is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Farmington Hills?
The median resident of Farmington Hills is 42.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 57.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #153 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Farmington Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 42.6 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 57.6%#153 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 64.7% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Farmington Hills's schools and health?
Farmington Hills's 13 public schools graduate 94.2% of students in four years (Michigan 81%), with 16.5 students per teacher and $17,396 spent per pupil. 29.8% of adults are obese and 10.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Farmington Hills | MichiganMI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 94.2%#115 of 1,063 | 81% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 16.5#685 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $17,396#383 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 29.8%#383 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.1%#419 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 13.9%#130 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 4.6%#42 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Michigan is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,725 students are enrolled in Farmington Hills's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Farmington Hills?
The average commute in Farmington Hills is 24.7 minutes (Michigan 24.3); 0.2% of workers take transit and 22.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Farmington Hills scores 7.7 of 20 (below average walkable), #1122 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 69.5°F and winters 25.4°F, with 33 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Farmington Hills | MichiganMI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 24.7 min#753 of 1,312 | 24.3 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 4.4%#469 of 1,312 | 6.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 69.6% | 75.6% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 22.8% | 11.2% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.7#1122 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Michigan is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.4 | 15.6 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 33.7 | 15.7 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 43.6 | 24 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 56.7 | 34.1 | 3.1 |
| May | 68.5 | 45.8 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 78.4 | 56 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 82.9 | 59.8 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 80.7 | 58.9 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 73.5 | 51 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 60.3 | 39.9 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 46.7 | 29.7 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 35.4 | 21.8 | 2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Farmington.
| Measure | Farmington Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 47.6°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 69.5°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 25.4°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 33 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Farmington.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Farmington Hills?
Oakland County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 9 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Oakland County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, ice storm, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 96% of US counties.
| Measure | Farmington Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 41#404 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 9#840 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.08%#66 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Oakland County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Oakland County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.015% | 73% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0015% | 69% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0019% | 49% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.052% | 13% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Farmington Hills compare with similar-size cities?
Farmington Hills is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #77 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 83,515.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills, MIPop. 83,515 | #159 | 65.8 | $104,836 | $1,551/mo | 144 | 24.7 min |
| Brooklyn Park, MNPop. 83,876 | #320 | 61.6 | $89,891 | $1,325/mo | 348 | 21.3 min |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #176 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 | 23.3 min |
| The Villages, FLPop. 83,498 | #684 | 55.3 | $77,622 | $1,397/mo | no data | 21.2 min |
| Frederick, MDPop. 83,395 | #236 | 63.5 | $97,069 | $1,764/mo | 390 | 30 min |
| Layton, UTPop. 83,286 | #304 | 62.0 | $102,480 | $1,538/mo | 141 | 22.9 min |
| Cranston, RIPop. 83,250 | #209 | 64.2 | $90,206 | $1,375/mo | 89 | 24.3 min |
| Warner Robins, GAPop. 82,990 | #764 | 53.9 | $66,970 | $1,212/mo | 513 | 22.2 min |
| Longview, TXPop. 82,923 | #941 | 51.1 | $63,340 | $1,101/mo | 346 | 20.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Farmington Hills compare with the rest of Michigan?
Farmington Hills ranks #5 of the 24 Michigan cities we track, with a score of 65.8 against Michigan's statewide 42.7. Its households earn 45% above the Michigan median. Violent crime is 65% below the statewide rate. Homes are 46% above the typical Michigan home.
| City | Rank in MI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, MIPop. 87,898 | #1 | 69.5 | $120,045 | $1,602/mo | 93 |
| Rochester Hills, MIPop. 77,089 | #2 | 68.7 | $120,694 | $1,644/mo | 62 |
| Royal Oak, MIPop. 57,950 | #3 | 68.6 | $101,109 | $1,381/mo | 153 |
| Novi, MIPop. 66,717 | #4 | 68.5 | $110,723 | $1,747/mo | 97 |
| Farmington Hills, MIPop. 83,515 | #5 | 65.8 | $104,836 | $1,551/mo | 144 |
| Ann Arbor, MIPop. 122,036 | #6 | 64.7 | $82,212 | $1,649/mo | 297 |
| Livonia, MIPop. 93,851 | #7 | 64.4 | $98,460 | $1,322/mo | 217 |
| St. Clair Shores, MIPop. 58,140 | #8 | 57.9 | $73,500 | $1,183/mo | 233 |
| Sterling Heights, MIPop. 133,573 | #9 | 56.9 | $79,909 | $1,292/mo | 220 |
| Wyoming, MIPop. 77,353 | #10 | 55.9 | $73,677 | $1,196/mo | 459 |
| Dearborn, MIPop. 107,423 | #11 | 54.8 | $65,324 | $1,327/mo | 249 |
| Westland, MIPop. 83,633 | #12 | 54.1 | $62,076 | $1,158/mo | 424 |
| Kentwood, MIPop. 54,296 | #13 | 53.8 | $74,373 | $1,260/mo | 583 |
| Southfield, MIPop. 76,236 | #14 | 51.2 | $68,166 | $1,340/mo | 585 |
| Grand Rapids, MIPop. 198,535 | #15 | 50.9 | $69,108 | $1,266/mo | 894 |
| Dearborn Heights, MIPop. 61,771 | #16 | 50.8 | $60,391 | $1,331/mo | 387 |
| Warren, MIPop. 137,928 | #17 | 49.4 | $64,016 | $1,225/mo | 497 |
| Taylor, MIPop. 62,081 | #18 | 45.3 | $61,081 | $1,101/mo | 749 |
| Lansing, MIPop. 113,023 | #19 | 45.0 | $54,382 | $993/mo | 1,337 |
| Battle Creek, MIPop. 52,374 | #20 | 42.3 | $55,693 | $957/mo | 1,055 |
| Kalamazoo, MIPop. 73,076 | #21 | 40.7 | $52,272 | $1,078/mo | 1,084 |
| Pontiac, MIPop. 62,104 | #22 | 38.1 | $44,329 | $1,063/mo | 820 |
| Flint, MIPop. 80,175 | #23 | 32.6 | $37,646 | $915/mo | 1,097 |
| Detroit, MIPop. 638,530 | #24 | 32.4 | $39,938 | $1,074/mo | 1,654 |
All 24 Michigan cities we track, by overall score. Michigan statewide: median income $72,389, violent crime 416.2 per 100,000.
How is Farmington Hills's score calculated?
Farmington Hills scores 65.8 out of 100, #159 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Michigan's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Farmington Hills. Similar-size median 55.5.
65.1 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Farmington Hills's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
92.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Farmington Hills. Similar-size median 58.9.
68.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Farmington Hills's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
68.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Farmington Hills's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
63.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Farmington Hills. Similar-size median 56.1.
71.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Farmington Hills. Similar-size median 42.4.
40.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Farmington Hills. Similar-size median 50.0.
57.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Farmington Hills's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
35.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
76.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Farmington Hills's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Farmington Hills has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Farmington Hills
Is Farmington Hills, MI a good place to live?
Farmington Hills ranks #159 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #77 of 524 smaller cities and #5 of 24 in Michigan. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (94.2%, #54 of 437) and low violent crime (144 per 100,000, #97 of 444), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills's cost of living index is 100.3, in line with the US level of 100 and #676 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,551/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $389,783, 46% above the typical Michigan home ($266,292).
What is the crime rate in Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills recorded 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 56% below the US rate of 328 and 65% below Michigan's 416. That ranks #226 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #97 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Farmington Hills Police Department. Property crime runs 787 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Farmington Hills?
The median household in Farmington Hills earns $104,836, 26% above the US figure of $83,163 and 45% above Michigan ($72,389). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.3%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Farmington Hills?
Median rent in Farmington Hills is $1,551/mo (Census), #755 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,440/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Farmington Hills?
The typical home value in Farmington Hills is $389,783, up 2.4% in a year, against $266,292 for Michigan and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $354,500.
How are the public schools in Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills's 13 public schools graduate 94.2% of students in four years (Michigan 81%), with 16.5 students per teacher and $17,396 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Farmington Hills?
The average commute is 24.7 minutes, #753 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.3 minutes across Michigan. 4.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills averages 47.6°F over the year, 69.5°F in summer and 25.4°F in winter, with 33 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Farmington Hills walkable?
Farmington Hills scores 7.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1122 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Farmington Hills at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Oakland County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, ice storm, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 96% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Farmington Hills?
Oakland County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 9 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills has 83,515 residents. The median resident of Farmington Hills is 42.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 57.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #153 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Farmington Hills compare with the rest of Michigan?
Farmington Hills ranks #5 of the 24 Michigan cities we track, with a score of 65.8 against Michigan's statewide 42.7. Its households earn 45% above the Michigan median. Violent crime is 65% below the statewide rate. Homes are 46% above the typical Michigan home.
What cities are similar in size to Farmington Hills?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Farmington Hills's population of 83,515 are Brooklyn Park, MN (#320 overall), Mountain View, CA (#176 overall), The Villages, FL (#684 overall), Frederick, MD (#236 overall), and Layton, UT (#304 overall). Farmington Hills is #159.