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Farmington Hills has all the charm of an old-fashioned small town, yet it remains the most populous city in Oakland County, with a diverse culture boasting over 80 different languages. It's known for excellent schools, affluence, and quiet comfortable neighborhoods. In 2004, Farmington Hills was recognized for being the fifth safest city in Michigan.
Location of Farmington Hills
The Farmington Hills real estate area is situated in the heart of southeastern Michigan, just twenty miles from NW Detroit. The Farmington and Farmington Hills region offers easy access to major thoroughfares in the area including Grand River M-5, Orchard Lake Road, I-696 and I-275. The city contains several freeway interchanges connecting local roads to the two interstates.
Population of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills is a place residents are proud to call home. As of the year 2000 census, the city population was 82,111, with a total area of 33.3 miles, making it the largest city in Oakland County, and the third wealthiest county per-capita in America.
Average Residential Sales Price & Property Taxes
Average home price: $237,215
Farmington Hills:
In the Walled Lake School District: $34.58 per $1,000 of a property’s taxable value
In the Clarenceville School District: $33.19 per $1,000 of a property’s taxable value
In the Farmington School District: $38.45 per $1,000 of a property’s taxable value
Farmington:
In the Farmington School District: $42.84 per $1,000 of a property’s taxable value
Example: A home located in Farmington Hills in the Walled Lake School District being purchased for $200,000, would have a taxable value of $100,000 and property taxes of $3,458.00
Prevalent Architecture in Farmington Hills
The styles of Farmington Hills homes range from restored historic dwellings built before the 1930's, to ranches, colonials, bungalows, and tri levels built in the 1970's to the 1990's. You can also find dramatic, contemporary houses designed by nationally prominent architects. There are no shortages of apartment-to-condo conversions or newer condominium developments boasting club houses and gorgeous inground pools.
The past couple years there have been more foreclosures in Farmington Hills. Investors are starting to buy distressed bank owned homes for very reasonable prices as more homeowners go through the foreclosure process in Farmington Hills.
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Local Business in Farmington Hills
Companies from all over the world have chosen Farmington Hills as an optimal place to do business in numerous industrial parks spanning 600 acres and occupying over 4.5 million square feet of office space. Occupancy usually hovers around 87%, higher than most communities. Foreign-owned firms with the following diversity include; Japanese, German, Italian, French, Canadian, Mexican, Dutch, Swiss, Swedish, and British, just to name a few.
Major employers include, Botsford Hospital, Robert Bosch Corporation, Chrysler Services North America, Gale, Nissan Technical Center North America, Alcoa, Allstate, TRW Automotive Electronics, & Amerisure.
Farmington Hills Schools
The renowned Farmington Public School system enrolls more than 12,000 students and consists of 14 elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools. Harrison High School is noted for its famous alumni, Al Jean, comedy writer on The Simpsons. Farmington Public School leaders offer unique programming and quality services in order to ensure a complete and state of the art learning experience.
There are six private schools in the area, including, St. Fabian Elementary and Middle School, Mercy High School (an all girls Catholic high school), The International School, The Steppingstone School, Hillel Day School (a day school affiliated with Conservative Judaism), and Maria Montessori Center.
Public Transportation
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) operates local and regional bus transit: 866-962-5515. There is also Senior Transportation, for ages 55 and older: 248-473-1864.
Parks & Recreation in Farmington Hills
The Farmington real estate community brings with it four major parks and four neighborhood parks which make up more than 600 acres of public parkland. This does not take into account the 10 miles of cross-country ski trails, a nature center, and hiking trails.
Throughout the year, Farmington sponsors special events such as the Summer Fun Series, "Shopping for Holiday Dollars" promotion, Halloween Fun Fest, the Farmer's Market and Summer Concert Series. Downtown merchants work together to sponsor sidewalk sales, Summer's End Celebration and other activities that make the downtown shopping experience fun for everyone.
One of 30 traditional downtown settings in Oakland County, Farmington offers an outstanding alternative to the shopping mall environment. Here, shoppers will find satisfaction and enjoyment in the wide assortment of retail stores, restaurants, cafes, and professional services.
Farmington Hills is home to a number of Metro Detroit’s fine dining establishments, as well as a wide range of ethnic restaurants.
The area is also home to many recreation facilities, such as the Farmington Hills Ice Arena and Costick Activities Center. The William Costick Activities Center provides a community-oriented, multi-purpose facility where citizens of all ages from Farmington, Farmington Hills and surrounding communities can enjoy a wide variety of social, recreational and cultural activities, events, programs and services. It serves the recreational needs of local residents with a swimming pool, multi-purpose gymnasium, three soccer fields and meeting rooms. Parks and Recreation officials take pride in offering diverse programming for those interested in hockey, softball, tennis, golf volleyball and soccer.
Brief History of the Farmington area
Farmington and Farmington Hills trace their native ancestors to the Pottawatomie Indians. In 1820, this land was taken over by the U.S. government and was sold to settlers for $1.25 per acre. Arthur Power, a Quaker from Farmington, New York, and a small company of men, had the means to take advantage of this opportunity.
On February 1, 1824, Power set out from New York with two of his older sons, John and Jarred, and two hired men, David Smith and Daniel Rush, to purchase the land between Eleven Mile Road and Power to Alameda Road. Power and his two sons, together with friends and hired laborers, arrived in the area on March 8, 1824, ready to settle down. They began by building a small log cabin and clearing land to plant wheat and corn. Over time, more and more settlers arrived, and the agriculture and business in the area continued to expand. Interestingly, David Smith, one of the hired men, completed his year’s service with Mr. Power, for which he received one hundred and thirty six dollars for efforts.
After the Civil War, the people living in a square mile of territory around what is now Grand River and Farmington Road, voted to have that area become a village. In 1867, the area now known as the Historic District, became incorporated as the village of Farmington, and in 1926 this area became an official city. Over time adjoining lands were annexed, and various villages were formed. In 1972 the original village of Farmington and other villages in the area combined to form the City of Farmington Hills.
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