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Farmington Hills

Michigan · 83,986 residents · 33.268 sq mi
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Farmington Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,152. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $270,000. Households here earn about 44% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83,986
+2%since 2000
from 82,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,525 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+8%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
74K77K79K82K85K1990201020202024Farmington Hills
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,152
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,493 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,082
+39%since 2000
from $36,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,211
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $840 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−3%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(67,250)
Black6.9%(5,681)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,211)
Asian7.5%(6,184)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(29,552)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(49,603)
Black18.2%(15,268)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(2,640)
Asian15.3%(12,867)
Other4.3%(3,616)
Diversity Score74%(62,139)
Diversity Score
74
+106%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington Hills, Michigan?

Farmington Hills, Michigan has about 83,986 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington Hills, Michigan?

The typical household in Farmington Hills, Michigan earns about $85,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington Hills, Michigan expensive?

In Farmington Hills, Michigan, the median home is worth about $270,000, and the typical rent is about $1,211 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington Hills, Michigan?

About 55.2% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington Hills, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington Hills, Michigan?

About 6.8% of people in Farmington Hills, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington Hills, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington Hills, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,334 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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