Farmington Hills, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
83,316 Population 2,504/sq mi density
$101,863 Median Income $55,459 per capita
$333,200 Home Value $389,783 Zillow
$1,475 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
203 Violent Crime/100K 694 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$101,863 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$333,200 home value, $1,475/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Farmington Hills, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,863
36% above
$55,459 per capita
Home Value
$333,200
18% above
Zillow: $389,783
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
27% above
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
46% below
694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.0%
72% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Farmington Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Farmington Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
136%
Home Value
118%
Rent
127%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
172%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Farmington Hills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Farmington Hills residents earn a median household income of $101,863 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,459. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Farmington Hills is $333,200 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,783. Median rent is $1,475/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Farmington Hills reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 694/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.

Education

58.0% of adults in Farmington Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Farmington Hills has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population83,316
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,504/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born20.1%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,863
Per Capita$55,459
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498

Housing

A+
Home Value$333,200
Rent$1,475
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$389,783
Housing Units37,287
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent203/100K
Property694/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault169/100K
Burglary86/100K

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation869 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+27.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries40

Did You Know?

The median home in Farmington Hills was built in 1979.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
20.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.