First post here. Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,475 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Farmington Hills sits at 107.1 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Caroline R.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Angel Ramos
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Emmett Foster
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much manageable but now it's average.
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William R.
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in Greenfield area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
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portland_maya
spot on
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Riley Harris
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value community vibe, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely improving and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Old Town) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Peyton H.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Compared to San Francisco it's decent.
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