Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills, Michigan Overview

With a composite score of 61.2/100 and a A grade, Farmington Hills ranks #4 of 20 cities in Michigan. Its strongest showing is in Safety (89/100), while Outdoor Access (18/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills’s median household income of $90,598 is 32% above the Michigan median of $68,505, and its 3.8% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 4.9%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 1.2% recently.

Safety in Farmington Hills

At 158.1 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Farmington Hills sits meaningfully below the Michigan average of 430 — a 172% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1137.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills has a cost of living index of 98 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $333,200. Median monthly rent is $1,475. Renters spend 19.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Farmington Hills

The adult obesity rate in Farmington Hills is 29.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.1%. Residents average 13.9 poor mental health days per month. Michigan ranks #31 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills’s high school graduation rate of 94.2% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. Local districts invest $17,396 per student, well above the national median. The city has 13 public schools serving 6,725 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Farmington Hills

The annual average temperature in Farmington Hills is 51°F. Summers average 69.7°F. Winters average 33.8°F. Annual precipitation is 38.5 inches. 17.2% of workers in Farmington Hills work from home, well above the national average.

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