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Farmington Hills, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 20 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 82,111 people in Farmington Hills.
In Farmington Hills, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Farmington Hills had a median family income of $88,138. Farmington Hills has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Farmington Hills living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Farmington Hills, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($116,235) in Farmington Hills. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 67% of housing in Farmington Hills is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Farmington Hills, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Farmington Hills, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.
Farmington Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Farmington Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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