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Farmington Hills is located in Southeastern Michigan in Oakland County. It's recognized as an upscale suburb of the city of Detroit. Oakland is the most prosperous county in the state and one of the most prosperous in the country. It has a reputation for excellent schools and has numerous recreational programs for citizens of all ages.
Situated in a major automotive region and Automation Alley, Farmington Hills is home to a large number of manufacturing research, engineering and design companies. Numerous major corporations are located in the city including Robert Bosch Corporation, Allstate Insurance, Alcoa, Nissan, Gale, Daimler Chrysler, Cingular Wireless, Motorola and many others.
The Potawatomi Indians were the original inhabitants. The first non-native settler was Arthur Power, a Quaker who lived in Farmington, New York. He bought an acreage in 1823 and other settlers gradually arrived. The community was known as Quakertown. Farmington Hills initially was part of the city of Farmington and it was incorporated in 1973.
The local ice arena provides opportunities for skating, adult hockey and youth skating competitions. Heritage Park includes hiking trails which are utilized for cross-country skiing during winter. Founders Sports Park is popular for a variety of outdoor activities. Woodland Hills includes a scenic walking trail and provides great opportunities to watch birds and a variety of animals in several distinct settings.
Proud Lake Recreation Area is popular with residents and visitors. Maybury State Park Trails is utilized for cross-country skiing. William Costick Activities Center offers cultural, social and recreational activities and hosts a variety of events. The downtown area is popular for shopping and dining.
The city is home to William Tyndale Bible College, a campus of Wayne State University and Oakland Community College.
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation provides bus services.
Farmington Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| 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% | |
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