Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills is a city of 83,515 people in Oakland County, Michigan.
Why visit Farmington Hills
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 68 parks and trails, 226 places to eat, 23 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Farmington Civic Theatre, Lawrence Technological University, Farmington Historic District and Botsford Inn.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Farmington Hills
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About Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northwestern suburb of Detroit, Farmington Hills is located roughly 22 miles (35.4 km) from downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 83,986, making it the second-largest community in Oakland County.
From the Wikipedia article Farmington Hills, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Farmington Civic Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Farmington, Michigan, United States
Lawrence Technological University
School · 6.5 mi
Private university in Southfield, Michigan, United States
Farmington Civic Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
33332 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Museums and landmarks33
Farmington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
NRHP-listed in Oakland County
Botsford Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Hotel in Farmington, United States of America
Botsford-Graser House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
House in Farmington Hills, United States of America
Ford Valve Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Greenmead Farms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Jacob and Rebecca Fuerst Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Historic farm in Novi, Michigan, USA
John Grace School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
School building in Southfield, Michigan
Joseph D. Yerkes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
House in Novi, United States of America
Northville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Orson Everitt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic house in Livonia, Michigan, USA
Redford Township District No. 5 School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
School building in Michigan, United States of America
Robert Yerkes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
House in Northville, United States of America
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds68
56 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes226
Antonio's Cucina Italiana
Restaurant · Italian · 2.5 mi
Welcome to Antonio’s Cucina Italiana, a beloved Italian restaurant in Farmington Hills, MI, that serves the greater surrounding area....
37646 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Su 13:00-21:00, Mo closed, Tu-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa...
Empire Dynasty
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.8 mi
29505 West 9 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Mo,We,Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-21:30
Ground Control Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
33319 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Mo-Th 06:30-18:00; Fr 06:30-19:00; Sa 07:30-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Hong Hua Fine Chinese Dining
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
27925 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills
Tu-Th 15:00-21:30; Fr-Su 12:00-21:30
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
27897 Orchard Lake Road
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
La Pecora Nera (The Black Sheep)
Cafe · Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Breakfast · 1.4 mi
23631 Farmington Road, Farmington
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Los Tres Amigos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
33200 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Mamaeatz
Restaurant · Asian, Indian · 1.5 mi
35203 West Grand River Avenue
Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:30; Su...
Masa Mexican Street Food
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
23310 Farmington Road, Farmington
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
NYC Halal Eats
Restaurant · Chicken, Burger · 2.3 mi
24311 Halsted Road
Mo-Th,Su 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00
214 more on the map.
History
The first white settler in what became Farmington Township was a Quaker from Farmington, New York, named Arthur Power. He purchased land in 1823 and returned in 1824 with a group of families and associates to clear the land. The settlement became known as Quakertown. A post office was established in February 1826 with the name of Farmington. The original post office is still standing today and is a designated historic site. The township of Farmington was organized in 1827, and the settlement was incorporated as the village of Farmington in the winter of 1866–67. A fire on October 9, 1872, destroyed many buildings in the village center. Farmington was incorporated as a city in 1926.
A small settlement was also developed in Clarenceville, in the extreme southeast corner of the township on the boundary with Livonia in Wayne County. Stephen Jennings built a tavern and a general store (now the Botsford Inn) to accommodate travelers on the plank road between Detroit and Howell. The name remains in the Clarenceville School District. Even though the school buildings for Clarenceville are in Livonia in Wayne County, the school district serves a portion of Farmington Hills.
In 1839, a post office named East Farmington was opened, but it closed in 1842.
From the History section of Farmington Hills, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay23
Courtyard Detroit Farmington Hills
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
33043 Hamilton Court West, Farmington Hills
Radisson Hotel Detroit-Farmington Hills
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
31525 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Residence Inn Detroit Farmington Hills
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
33163 Hamilton Court, Farmington Hills
Churches and places of worship76
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
Church · Presbyterian
26165 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.9 mi
25225 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills
St. Thomas Albanian Orthodox Church
Church · Albanian Orthodox · 2.4 mi
29150 West 10 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.0 mi
33900 West 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Shopping45
Art Leaders Gallery & Custom Framing
Shop · 3.2 mi
33086 Northwestern Highway, West Bloomfield Township
Gas and EV charging45
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Farmington Community Library
Library · 1.5 mi
23500 Liberty Street, Farmington Hills
Bingham Farms Elementary School
School · 5.6 mi
23400 W 13 Mile Rd, Bingham Farms
Healthcare36
Henry Ford Medical Center - Farmington Road
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.9 mi
6530 Farmington Road, West Bloomfield
Map of Farmington Hills
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 16°F | 1.8 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Farmington (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Oakland County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oakland County International Airport (PTK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Beverly Hills 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Birmingham 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Berkley 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Dearborn Heights 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Clawson 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Dearborn 15 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Auburn Hills 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Detroit 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Warren 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Sterling Heights 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Farmington Hills Michigan City Hall, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Kirby White House Historic Site, 1928, Ten Mile Road ^ Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- St. Toma Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Farmington Hills 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Toma Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Farmington Hills 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Toma Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Farmington Hills 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Toma Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Farmington Hills 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Toma Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Farmington Hills 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Toma Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Farmington Hills 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Toma Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Farmington Hills 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Toma Syriac Catholic Church, 25600 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio (cropped), Dwight Burdette, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Madonna Statue at Saint Toma Syriac Catholic Church, 25600 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Saint Toma Syriac Catholic Church, 25600 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- St. Toma Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Farmington Hills 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakwood Cemetery, Grand River Avenue ^ Locust Street, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- First Baptist Church of Farmington, 1861, 33400 Shiawassee Street, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- First Church of Christ Scientist, 33825 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, 33424 Oakland Avenue, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Memorial to War Dead, 1923, approx. 33425 Oakland Street, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- BotsfordInnFarmingtonMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Botsford-Graser House Historic Site Farmington Hills Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- RobertYerkesHouseNorthvilleMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Redford Township District No 5 School Wayne County MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph Yerkes House, Daniel R. Williamson, Public domain
- Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus - Looking East, 42-BRT, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus - Looking West, 42-BRT, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus - Across Pond 2, 42-BRT, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OaklandCommunityCollege-OrchardRidge, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus - Across Pond 1, 42-BRT, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SpicerHouse1, Dave Parker, CC BY-SA 2.5
- RoyalAldrichHouse1, Dave Parker, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Downtown Farmington MI (2022), Lrgjr72, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Guy Stern receiving the French medal of honor, Atick90, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FarmingtonMiMasonicLodge, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Our Lady of Sorrows - Farmington, Michigan, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HolocaustMemorialCenterFarmingtonHills1, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Former Farmington State Savings Bank building, Farmington, Michigan - 20201214, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grand River Avenue in downtown Farmington, Michigan - 20201214, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmington, Michigan with Orchard and Cass Lakes in Background (14017116978), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Civic Theater, Farmington, Michigan - 20201214, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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