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Farmington

#16 in Best Places to Live in Michigan
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
  • 15 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Farmington is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 10,590. Farmington is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Farmington offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Farmington there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Farmington and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Farmington are highly rated.
    About Farmington...
    Population
    10,590

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $196,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,001
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Farmington Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      160.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      18.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      480.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      47.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Farmington

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,890
    National
    $55,322
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    Farmington Reviews

    15 reviews
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    Love the downtown shopping and activities during to whole year. I love the Farmer's market all summer long. There are a lot of resources for me to choose, from Doctors to clothing to eating in different venues to toy stores and hardware stores. I love being able to support the small business entrepreneur.
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    Farmington is a small-town feel with the convenience of being centered within the big city life. I always feel safe and secure, and love how friendly all of the people are!
    Farmington has a very welcoming downtown. My favorite thing about the town is the farmers market every Saturday morning in the summer and fall. It creates a small-town atmosphere in which everyone is comfortable and welcome.