Farmington, Michigan
Farmington is a city of 11,504 people in Oakland County, Michigan, founded in 1826.
Why visit Farmington
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Farmington Civic Theatre, Farmington Civic Theater, 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
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Farmington
Farmington is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northwestern suburb of Detroit, Farmington is located roughly 20 miles (32.2 km) from downtown Detroit and is surrounded on most sides by the larger city of Farmington Hills. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 11,594.
From the Wikipedia article Farmington, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Farmington Civic Theatre
Cinema and theater
Theater and former movie theater in Farmington, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks14
Farmington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
NRHP-listed in Oakland County
Botsford Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Hotel in Farmington, United States of America
Botsford-Graser House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Farmington Hills, United States of America
Greenmead Farms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
John Grace School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
School building in Southfield, Michigan
Orson Everitt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Livonia, Michigan, USA
Royal Aldrich House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
United States historic place
Holocaust Memorial Center
Museum · 3.0 mi
Holocaust museum in the United States
Coasting the Base Line Farmington / Farmington Hills Obelisk
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes73
Ground Control Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop
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
La Pecora Nera (The Black Sheep)
Cafe · Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Breakfast
23631 Farmington Road, Farmington
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Los Tres Amigos
Restaurant · Mexican
33200 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Mamaeatz
Restaurant · Asian, Indian · 1.0 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
23310 Farmington Road, Farmington
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
Namaste Flavours
Restaurant · Indian · 0.8 mi
34749 Grand River Avenue
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Su...
Odysseus Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Greek
23629 Farmington Road
Mo off; Tu-Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09:00-14:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop
33199 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Mo-Th 05:30-22:30; Fr 05:30-23:30; Sa 06:00-23:30; Su 06:00-22:30
Lone Light Spirits
Bar and pub
23622 Farmington Road
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 14:00-21:00
61 more on the map.
History
Farmington was the site of three Native American trails - the Orchard Lake Trail, the Grand River Trail, and the Shiawassee Trail.
Farmington was founded in 1824 by Arthur Power. Like many Oakland County pioneers, he hailed from the state of New York. Power was a Quaker, as were the settlers who joined him, and the town was first known as Quakertown. In 1826 the name Farmington was officially chosen because it was the name of Power's hometown, Farmington, New York.
The name Farmington, which properly refers to the 2.7-square-mile (7.0 km2) municipality incorporated in the early 19th century, is sometimes erroneously used to refer to the 33.3-square-mile (86 km2) neighboring city of Farmington Hills (Farmington Township until 1973), which surrounds it.
In 1976 the National Register of Historic Places declared part of the city the Farmington Historic District.
Since 2009, the city's downtown has been the center of an extensive renovation and remodeling featuring a refacing or rebuilding of many buildings on Grand River Avenue, as well as brick paver sidewalks, the Farmington Pavilion, new lighting, and landscaping. In 2007 CNNMoney.com listed Farmington as number 55 in its Best Places to Live survey. Farmington was also ranked 27th on the list for Best to Live in 2013, citing nearly US$3 million in additional city renovations and development, bumping its rank up.
From the History section of Farmington, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship22
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
26165 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Farmington
Church · Christ Scientist · 0.4 mi
33825 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
First United Methodist Church of Farmington
Church · Methodist
33112 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.7 mi
33000 West 10 Mile Road, Farmington
Our Lady of Sorrows Church
Church · Catholic · 0.6 mi
23815 Power Road, Farmington
St. Toma Syriac Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.8 mi
25600 Drake Road, Farmington Hills
Shopping13
International Mediterranean Market
Grocery · 1.0 mi
31580 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries47
American Montessori Academy Elementary
School · 5.3 mi
14800 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia
Charles Wright Academy of Arts And Science
School · 5.9 mi
19299 Berg Rd, Detroit
Healthcare10
University of Michigan Health System Livonia Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Map of Farmington
207 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, 14 miles away.
- Beverly Hills 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Dearborn Heights 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Birmingham 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Berkley 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Dearborn 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Clawson 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Detroit 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Auburn Hills 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Allen Park 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Warren 18 mi east, about 29 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
- FarmingtonMIHistoricDistrictD, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FarmingtonMiDowntown3, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- FarmingtonMiDowntown2, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- FarmingtonMiDowntown1, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Civic Theater, Farmington, Michigan - 20201214, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
- Memorial to War Dead, 1923, approx. 33425 Oakland Street, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- FarmingtonMiMasonicLodge, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, 33424 Oakland Avenue, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- FarmingtonMI FirstMethodistEpiscopalChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Farmington MI (2022), Lrgjr72, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Our Lady of Sorrows - Farmington, Michigan, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kirby White House Historic Site, 1928, Ten Mile Road ^ Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Oakwood Cemetery, Grand River Avenue ^ Locust Street, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Harvest Ministries Church, 23233 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- FarmingtonMichiganWineryBldg, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Alonzo Sprague House Historic Site, 1847, 35704 West 9 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Farmington, Michigan with Orchard and Cass Lakes in Background (14017116978), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rouge tributary Farmington Hills MI, Gzasuwa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple Farmington Hills MI 2019 11 09 12 51 23, Shibamouli Lahiri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISKCON Farmington Hills MI 2019 11 09 12 38 05, Shibamouli Lahiri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
- 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
- Madonna Statue at 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 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Toma Syriac Catholic Cathedral - Farmington Hills 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BotsfordInnFarmingtonMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Botsford-Graser House Historic Site Farmington Hills Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- OrsonEverittHouseLivoniaMi, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RoyalAldrichHouse1, Dave Parker, CC BY-SA 2.5
- ThomasShawHouseGreenmeadLivoniaMi, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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