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Farmington, MI

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This Northwestern Detroit suburb exudes small-town charm near big-city bustle.

Residential Commuter Charming Quaint

A northwestern suburb of Detroit, Farmington is a small city with big opportunities and charm. Community traditions and jointly-operated programs often bring Farmington and neighboring Farmington Hills together, but Farmington is known for its downtown area in particular. Specialty shops and tasty eateries populate downtown in addition to Riley Park, which hosts an annual summer concert series called Rhytmz in Riley Park. Farmington Civic Theater is also located in Downtown Farmington, showing modern films in a historic cinema.

Should you choose to rent in Farmington, you will have the option to play arcade games at Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum, walk the trails at Shiawassee Park, visit the Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, play laser tag at Zap Zone Extreme, attend the annual Founders Festival, and participate in indoor sports at Total Sports Complex.

An equal distance from Detroit and Ann Arbor, Farmington is accessible to an excellent highway system. Nearby Route 5, I-275, and I-696 make commuting and traveling simple.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Farmington, MI is $678 for a studio, $1,088 for one bedroom, $1,322 for two bedrooms, and $1,313 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Farmington has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,088/month
822 Sq Ft
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Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Longacre Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

455 Students

6
out of 10

Gill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

485 Students

5
out of 10

Cloverdale School

Public

Grades K-12

70 Students

Rating Unavailable

Cloverdale School

Public

Grades K-12

70 Students

Rating Unavailable

Farmington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,400 Students

7
out of 10

Cloverdale School

Public

Grades K-12

70 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Farmington Hills Nature Center and Heritage Park
  • Mill Race Village
  • Bell Creek Recreation Area
  • Lola Valley Park
  • Maybury Riding Stable

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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