Farmington Hills

Suburban scale with serious park space.

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About Farmington Hills

A larger Oakland County suburb where the parks do a lot of work.

Farmington Hills is one of metro Detroit's larger suburbs, with a population of roughly 83,000 and a wide footprint of subdivisions, corporate campuses, and parks. It surrounds the historic City of Farmington and acts as the broader residential framework around it.

The crown jewel is Heritage Park, a 211-acre property with 4.5 miles of walking trails, a nature center, a free summer splash pad, the historic Spicer House, an amphitheater for free summer concerts, and the annual Festival of the Hills with fireworks each June.

Farmington Public Schools is the primary district, serving roughly 8,937 students across 16 schools. The city consistently posts crime rates well below Michigan and U.S. averages, and the housing stock spans starter ranches in the 1950s neighborhoods to large lot estates north of 12 Mile.

Lifestyle

What life looks like here.

Dining & Shopping

A wide inventory across the city, with Asian and Mediterranean restaurants particularly strong. Downtown Farmington's walkable strip is minutes south.

Parks & Outdoors

Heritage Park anchors a deep park system across the city: 211 acres, 4.5 miles of trails, a nature center, splash pad, sled hill, and amphitheater for free summer concerts.

Schools

Farmington Public Schools is A-minus rated by Niche and ranks in metro Detroit's top 20 school districts, with 16 schools, two comprehensive high schools, and a strong arts tradition.

Things to Do

Festival of the Hills fireworks at Heritage Park, summer concerts at the amphitheater, the Hawk Community Center programs, and the Longacre House cultural events.

Local Favorites

Places worth knowing.

Outdoors

Heritage Park

A 211-acre property with 4.5 miles of trails, a nature center, free summer splash pad, sled hill, amphitheater, and the historic Spicer House.

Annual Event

Festival of the Hills

The city's annual summer celebration with fireworks, crafts, and live entertainment. Traditionally held at Heritage Park each June.

Family

Hawk Community Center

The city's recreation hub. Pool, fitness, classes, and family-focused programming year-round.

Family

Farmington Hills Nature Preschool

A licensed half-day preschool inside Heritage Park, using the park itself as the classroom.

Culture

Longacre House

A historic farmhouse converted into a cultural center, hosting concerts, weddings, and events with Heritage Park nearby.

Outdoors

Founders Sports Park

The big youth athletics campus with multiple ball fields, soccer pitches, and a year-round event schedule.

Education

Farmington Public Schools.

Farmington Public Schools serves about 8,937 students across 16 schools, with an A-minus Niche rating and a place in metro Detroit's top 20 districts. The district covers Farmington, Farmington Hills, and parts of West Bloomfield.

The two comprehensive high schools (Farmington High and North Farmington High) anchor the system, with a long-standing arts and music tradition and a student body that mirrors the city's diverse character.

16 Schools in District

8.9K Students Enrolled

A- Niche Rating

Top 20 Metro Detroit