Farmington Hills is located in southern Oakland County. This city grew as an extension of the city of Farmington and incorporated as a city in 1973 under a home rule city charter. Today it includes many diverse businesses and shopping areas, and it is also the home of several major corporations. It is also host to several institutions of higher learning, including Oakland Community College, William Tyndale Bible College and an extension campus to Wayne State University.
Over 6,000 businesses from all over the world, including more than 75 Fortune 500 companies, have made Farmington Hills their home. With a high quality of life, an exceptional location, and a bright future, Farmington Hills is the place in southeast Michigan to locate both your business and your family.
We are also an international community that embraces cultural diversity. Companies from around the world have selected Farmington Hills as an ideal place to do business and our residents speak more than 80 different languages. Yet our citizens also enjoy all the charm of an old-fashioned small town, thanks to our close relationship with the historic City of Farmington.
The City of Farmington Hills Senior Division provides a multitude of programs and services for active adults 50 & better. Programs are geared toward vital and active living providing fitness and leisure, education, socialization, health and wellness and volunteer opportunities. These include: exercise, pool classes, computer instruction, trips, parties, guest speakers, nutrition education, financial seminars, legal advice, meet your elected officials, dances, community partnerships, book discussions, and cultural events.
Farmington Hills is a great place to call home. Within our borders you'lll find quiet, comfortable neighborhoods, top-notch schools, more than 600 acres of public parks, and exceptional cultural and recreational programs for youth, seniors, and all ages in between.
Farmington Hills is a welcoming community with a sense of pride in the past and excitement for the future. People like living here, new businesses are glad they located here, and established businesses plan to stay. A strong interdependence between business, government, schools, and families has led to a vital and successful City.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $274,100
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 79,793. Farmington Hills covers 33.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 800 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 48334
Weather
Farmington Hills, MI climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 15.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Farmington Hills is 30.03 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 3.16 Inches.
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corporations. It is also host to several institutions of higher learning, including Oakland Community College, William Tyndale Bible College and an extension campus to Wayne State University.