img
Change text size A

Write a Review About Farmington For A Chance to Win A $100 Amazon Gift Card

Back
Farmington Michigan
Overall Rating
Star ratings are calculated by averaging a community’s percentile score for each individual category.

Read more

4.42 out of 5 stars
See detailed scores arrow-d-ic

Farmington is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is one of the northern suburbs of Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,372. It is surrounded by Farmington Hills, except for a small portion bordered by Livonia to the south. Since 2009, the city's downtown has been the center of an extensive renovation and remodeling featuring a refacing or rebuilding of many buildings on Grand River Avenue, as well as brick paver sidewalks, the Farmington Pavilion, new lighting, and landscaping. The area is known for its historic downtown, elegant Victorian-style homes, and one of Michigan's top rated public school systems, Farmington Public Schools. In 2007 CNNMoney.com listed Farmington as number 55 in its Best Places to Live survey. Farmington was also ranked 27th on the list for Best to Live in 2013, citing nearly US$3 million in additional city renovations and development, bumping its rank up.

Become a community envoy on AgeFriendly.com Claim this city
Would you recommend Farmington, MI
to your older friends and family?

reviews (5)

Neighborhoods
Sort by

Because it's always good to know about all aspects of your community.

Was this review helpful? 0

The people are nicer

Was this review helpful? 0

Many services specifically for seniors; clubs, classes, outings. Transportation services. Community center being redone specifically for seniors.

Was this review helpful? 0

Most of the people are senior

Was this review helpful? 0

I feel that the area is friendly. People seem to be quite engaging and nice

Was this review helpful? 0

Your photo has been submitted and will appear on the city page after Admin’s approval. Thanks!