Farmington Hills

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Farmington Hills, MI

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A serene Motor City suburb that offers something for everyone

Suburban Landscape Upscale Convenient Commuter Restaurants Outdoors

Located in Oakland County, Farmington Hills sits 22 miles from downtown Detroit, offering residential comfort with metropolitan accessibility. The community features diverse housing options throughout its established neighborhoods. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250 per month, while two-bedroom units average $1,655.

Downtown Farmington Hills features local shops and restaurants alongside historic architecture. Heritage Park provides miles of walking trails and outdoor recreation spaces. Local landmarks include the Longacre House and Governor Warner Mansion, both showcasing the community's history. The Holocaust Memorial Center serves as Michigan's primary Holocaust museum and educational facility.

Farmington Public Schools serves the area's students. The city spans 33 square miles and maintains numerous parks and green spaces throughout its neighborhoods. With easy access to major highways, residents can quickly reach Detroit and surrounding communities. Throughout the year, the city hosts community festivals and events at various local venues.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Farmington Hills, MI is $982 for a studio, $1,309 for one bedroom, $1,643 for two bedrooms, and $2,232 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Farmington Hills has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,309/month
763 Sq Ft
House
$2,451/month
1,757 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,530/month
1,119 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Kenbrook Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

392 Students

Hillside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

629 Students

Beechview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

364 Students

Highmeadow Common Campus School

Public

Grades K-4

268 Students

JA Lanigan Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

505 Students

Power Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

605 Students

Warner Upper Elementary School

Public

Grades 6-8

571 Students

East Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

522 Students

O.E. Dunckel Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

755 Students

Oakland Early College

Public

Grades 9-12

158 Students

North Farmington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,268 Students

Harrison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

597 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Farmington Hills Nature Center and Heritage Park
  • West Bloomfield Woods and Nature Preserve
  • Bell Creek Recreation Area
  • Lola Valley Park
  • Mill Race Village

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.