© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Farmington Hills.
About
Life in Farmington Hills
If you're considering Farmington Hills, you're looking at a solidly affluent suburb that genuinely functions as a job center rather than just a bedroom community — Nissan, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Bosch, and numerous tech companies are actually headquartered here, which keeps the local economy steady. The median household income hovers around $105,000 with a median home value near $355,000, so it's definitely an upscale area, though that comes with a corresponding cost of living. The community skews educated, with 58% of residents holding college degrees, and it's notably diverse for a Michigan suburb, with meaningful Asian and African American populations.
Farmington Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Foreign-Born
19.6%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
-0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Farmington Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Farmington Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from India (34.0%), and 7.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
17.8%
of residents
65 and Older
21.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.5%
of households
Married Couples
51.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Farmington Hills
In Farmington Hills, rent runs 37% above the MI average, and home values are 53% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,396
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $386,980 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Farmington Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Farmington Hills is 1.1 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Farmington Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute24.7 min avg
How Farmington Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Farmington Hills, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Farmington Hills runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
143.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
786.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Farmington Hills Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Oakland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Oakland County, which includes Farmington Hills, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,500 |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18.0M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17.9M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Oakland County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oakland County, which includes Farmington Hills, is typically good — 242 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
242
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Oakland County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Farmington Hills has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.7"
Annual Snowfall
36.0"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
146
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.34" |
| Feb | 34°F | 16°F | 1.75" |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.07" |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.05" |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.61" |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.31" |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.21" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.17" |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.35" |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.65" |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.48" |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.03" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · W Bloomfield
Straith Hospital for Special Surgery
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.1 mi away · Southfield
St Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Livonia
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills's student/teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Farmington Hills (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 12,748 students · in-state tuition $3,220 · 31% graduate · median earnings $40,666 (10 yrs after entry)
Schoolcraft Community College District
5.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,511 students · in-state tuition $4,736 · 20% graduate · median earnings $45,652 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Michigan-Dearborn
13.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,952 students · in-state tuition $16,240 · 61% graduate · median earnings $66,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,438 students · in-state tuition $33,604 · 69% graduate · median earnings $74,106 (10 yrs after entry)
Lawrence Technological University
6.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,668 students · in-state tuition $45,840 · 64% graduate · median earnings $78,800 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,632 students · in-state tuition $29,580 · 59% graduate · median earnings $60,349 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
40 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
64 mi awayPublic Libraries in Farmington Hills
Farmington Community Library
32737 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Cities Near Farmington Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Farmington Hills?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Farmington Hills FAQ
Is Farmington Hills, Michigan affordable?⌄
Farmington Hills's median rent is $1,551/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $104,836/year. Median home value is $354,500.
Is Farmington Hills, Michigan safe?⌄
Farmington Hills's violent crime rate was 144 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 787 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Farmington Hills, Michigan?⌄
Farmington Hills has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Farmington Hills, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Farmington Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,551/month and median household income is $104,836/year. The median home value is $354,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Farmington Hills, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Farmington Hills is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from