Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
Farmington Hills, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,357
Population
80,187
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A serene Motor City suburb that offers something for everyone
Suburban
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Landscape
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Upscale
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.
Explore the City
Riley Park Ice Rink at Farmington Pavilion is a great attraction for locals to enjoy in Winter.
Public Art includes a mural of Mary Lou Stropoli's Mural "It’s a Small Town After All."
Downtown Farmington Shops have small businesses on the first level for people to shop and enjoy.
Restaurants well known to locals is all over Farmington in the shopping parts of town.
Historic Placards throughout Farmington shows the history of the neighborhood.
Town Center aerial view of a chunk of Farmington Hills, MI.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,417
Average: $118,229
Education
36,885
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
43,742
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Farmington Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Farmington Hills, MI is $999 for a studio, $1,358 for one bedroom, $1,707 for two bedrooms, and $2,334 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Farmington Hills has increased by 4.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,358/month
763 Sq Ft
House
$2,935/month
1,632 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,040/month
1,309 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Farmington Hills, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
365 Students
J.A. Lanigan Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
Highmeadow Common Campus School
Public
Grades K-4
248 Students
Public
Grades K-5
647 Students
Public
Grades K-5
446 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
628 Students
Warner Upper Elementary School
Public
Grades 6-8
568 Students
Warner Upper Elementary School
Public
Grades 6-8
568 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
553 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
711 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
176 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,091 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
866 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
137 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.