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Farmington Hills
  • Town in Michigan
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Detroit

Farmington Hills

#28 in Best Suburbs to Live in Michigan
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Farmington Hills is a town in Michigan with a population of 83,749. Farmington Hills is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Farmington Hills offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Farmington Hills there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Farmington Hills and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Farmington Hills are highly rated.
    About Farmington Hills...
    Population
    83,749
    Town near
    Detroit
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $280,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,273
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      107.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      15
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      80
      500.1
    • Theft
      555.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      66.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Farmington Hills

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $93,434
    National
    $69,021
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