Relocating to Michigan?  Searching Metro Detroit real estate?  Have you decided on Wayne County or Oakland County?  If you have narrowed your search down to Oakland County then Farmington Hills might be a city to look at.  Located off I-696 and M-5 and close to M-10 and I-275 the ease of getting around Detroit is simple.

Farmington Hills was incorporated in 1973 and has over 82,000 residents and has 33.3 square miles.  The community was named for Farmington, NY.  Farmington Hills Michigan  has all the advantages of a major metropolitan area.  Within 30 to 40 minute drive here are some of the activities you can do

• Detroit Lions football
• Detroit Institute of Arts DIA
• Detroit Zoo
• Henry Ford historic museum and village
• International Auto Show
• Fisher Theatre
• Woodward Dream Cruise
• Acclaimed Detroit symphony orchestra
• more theatres and museums, jazz festivals
• The Holocaust Memorial Center is located at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills MI
• and much much more

FH is the largest city in Oakland County (the most prosperous county in Michigan, and the third wealthiest county in per-capital income in America). It was the safest city in Michigan and 11th safest in the nation in 2003.  The median household income is $67,493 and has diverse international population: residents speak more than 80 languages.

Farmington Hills has a friendly neighborhood atmosphere with more than 80 clubs and professional organizations.  More than 200 residents volunteer on 50 different city boards and commissions.  Farmington Hills has over 40 churches, synagogues and places of worship.

Farmington Hills has 5,000 businesses, 17 industrial and business parks with a total of 836 acres, 10 Fortune 500 companies, more than 70 international firms, and more than 600 acres of premium commercial real estate.

The area code is 248 and the zip code is 48334 and 48331.

 So if a Michigan relocation is in your future consider searching Farmington or Farmington Hills real estate you won't be sorry.

Farmington History

Farmington MI was the site of three Indian trails, the Orchard Lake Trail, the Grand River Trail and the Shiawassee Trail; each generally followed the now-used roads of the same name.

Farmington is located in southern Oakland County, just east of the intersections of I-96 and I-275. This town was first settled in 1824 by Arthur Power and David Smith, Quakers from Farmington New York. First referred to as "Quakertown," this community grew as a result of a sawmill Powers built and a strong religious commitment which included the formation of a church in 1826 by Elkanah Comstock, the first Baptist minister to settle in Michigan.  

An interesting bit of Farmington's history which is believed to be part reality, part speculation, is the story of Farmington's part in the Underground Railroad.

The peace-loving Quakers were supporters, of course, of the Abolitionist ideals of freedom for all, so it is natural to assume that they would give what aid they could to runaway slaves traveling to Canada. It is believed that the Farmington routes were used only when the direct passage to Detroit was blocked by the watchfulness of slave hunters.

Although there is no actual evidence to support the claims, several buildings in Farmington are said to have been stations along this route. The first was the old Quaker Meeting House, where Arthur Power lived after 1836. Located on Gill Road, it is now a Convalescent Home.

Other purported stations on the Underground Railroad include: the Philbrick Tavern at Eleven Mile Road and Power, now a private residence; the basement of the First Baptist Church; a home owned by a Judd Webster, which stood where the Thayer-Rock Funeral Home is now located; and the Shaupter Place on Grand River, which is now Executive Office Supply.

Tragically, a major fire destroyed a number of buildings on Grand River in October, 1872. Flames destroyed several shops, the Masonic Hall, township hall and township records. The township built a new town hall at Grand River and Farmington Road in 1876; the Masons leased space in the upper level and still maintain the building today. It incorporated as a village in 1867 and later as a city in 1926.

One of Farmington, Michigan's most easily recognized landmarks, the Governor Warner Museum, resides within an impressive Victorian Italianate mansion built in 1867 by
P. Dean Warner.

Warner and his wife Sarah Botsford Warner, adopted two children.  Their son, Fred, eventually became owner of the home and, in 1905, governor of Michigan.  He was the first Michigan governor to serve three successive terms. 

Furnished in late Victorian style, the mansion sits on approximately three acres surrounded by gardens.  Visitors will find history on display in the form of period furnishings and artifacts, as well as Warner family memorabilia.  The home was deeded to the City of Farmington in 1980 by Warner family members and is open to the public.

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If you thinking or moving to Oakland County or relocating to Michigan or just looking for a good Metro Detroit Home and looking for a town with a central downtown, Victorian houses, or brick homes then Farmington may be a town you want to look into.  Farmington was ranked among Best Places to Live in U.S.A by Money magazine.  It was Number two of three Michigan cities in the top 100

MONEY Magazine’s Best Places to Live 2007ranked Farmington no. 55 out of 2,876 U. S. communities with populations ranging from 7,500 - 50,000. According to the article, the editors, “focused on smaller places that offered the best combinations of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community.”Out of 2,876 cities with populations ranging from 7,500 - 50,000.  

    MONEY Magazine described Farmington as:
“Farmington is a town with a strong commitment to family and community, as evidenced in the large number of initiatives and events focused on bringing the town together. The downtown has recently added the Sundquist Farmington Pavilion and Riley Park, opened in 2005. Those sites host weekly farmer’s markets and free concerts on Friday evenings. The town’s commitment to the local Civic Theatre has made the theater a popular family destination. Commuters to Detroit or Ann Arbor find Farmington an easy commute.”
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  Farmington is the crossroads community at the heart of south Oakland County - one of the wealthiest counties in the U.S. In Farmington you’ll find a hometown quality of life, easy access to freeways, and beautiful homes. Farmington’s residents still look you in the eye and say: “Hello. & You’re welcome here!”  With over 160 businesses in Farmington’s downtown district, they have what you want.   The City of Farmington´s combines a historic, small-town feel along with the up scale variety of shops, stores, restaurants, bars, and professional services. 

Farmington Michigan

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Whether you are selling a Farmington Hills Michigan home, or relocating to Michigan, or thinking of moving to Farmington Hills the tables below will give you an idea of the Farmington Hills real estate market.  The tables below will tell you how long Farmington Hills homes have been sitting on the market by price range,  what the average lisst price is and the average time on the market is.  

The tables below also give Farmington Hills homes average sold price and Farmington Hills median home sales price.  Don’t use this table to price your home, but use as an indication of where the price points are that people are buying Farmington Hills homes. 

Farmington Hill Home Price Statistics Num of Listings   1300   975 650 325   0      R1   R2   R3   R4   R5   R6   R7   R8   R9   R10   R11   R12   R13   R14   R15   Price Range

Farmington Hill Real Estate Price Statistics Legend Range Name Price Range Number of Listings Days on Market         R1 50,000 to 100,000 169 144 R2 100,001 to 150,000 528 150 R3 150,001 to 200,000 1077 152 R4 200,001 to 250,000 1340 155 R5 250,001 to 300,000 1321 156 R6 300,001 to 350,000 857 160 R7 350,001 to 400,000 714 170 R8 400,001 to 450,000 289 155 R9 450,001 to 500,000 155 175 R10 500,001 to 550,000 83 169 R11 550,001 to 600,000 68 178 R12 600,001 to 650,000 62 211 R13 650,001 to 700,000 38 146 R14 700,001 to 750,000 18 192 R15 750,001 to 800,000 25 206 For the 6744 listings: For the 1042 Sold listings: Average List Price $281,534.00 Average Sold Price $240,998.00 Median List Price $264,900.00 Median Sold Price $230,000.00 Highest List Price $800,000.00 Highest Sold Price $765,000.00 Lowest List Price $1.00 Lowest Sold Price $52,000.00 List Volume $1,898,666,000.00 Sales Volume $251,121,100.00 Avg. Days On Market 157 Avg. Days On Market 131

 There are many beautiful homes in Farmington Hills and Farmington Michigan.  You can find beautiful Historic Victorian homes, ranches, bugalow, large lots, and gorgeous newer colonials.  Farmington and Farmington Hills have a home style for almost any family.

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What a pity human beings can’t exchange problems.  Everyone knows exactly how to solve the other fellow’s.  ~Olin Miller

 Whether you are selling a Farmington Michigan home, or relocating to Michigan, or thinking of moving to Farmington the tables below will give you an idea of the Farmington real estate market.  The tables below will tell you how long Farmington homes have been sitting on the market by price range,  what the average time on the market is.  

The tables below also give Farmington homes average sold price and Farmington median home sales price.  Dont use this table to price your home, but use as an indication of where the price points are that people are buying Farmington homes. 

Farmington Home Price Statistics Num of Listings   170   127.5 85 42.5   0      R1   R2   R3   R4   R5   R6   R7   R8   R9   R10   R11   R12   R13   R14   R15   R16   R17   R18   Farmington MI Home Price Range

Farmington Real Estate Price Statistics Legend Range Name Price Range Number of Listings Days on Market         R1 50,000 to 70,000 2 84 R2 70,001 to 90,000 4 220 R3 90,001 to 110,000 11 115 R4 110,001 to 130,000 23 130 R5 130,001 to 150,000 82 158 R6 150,001 to 170,000 124 148 R7 170,001 to 190,000 173 147 R8 190,001 to 210,000 96 154 R9 210,001 to 230,000 96 163 R10 230,001 to 250,000 50 124 R11 250,001 to 270,000 50 155 R12 270,001 to 290,000 49 151 R13 290,001 to 310,000 18 191 R14 310,001 to 330,000 20 177 R15 330,001 to 350,000 7 192 R16 350,001 to 370,000 8 102 R17 370,001 to 390,000 5 197 R18 390,001 to 400,000 5 273 For the 823 listings: For the 147 Sold listings: Average List Price $206,921.00 Average Sold Price $192,043.00 Median List Price $194,800.00 Median Sold Price $182,000.00 Highest List Price $413,700.00 Highest Sold Price $390,000.00 Lowest List Price $55,900.00 Lowest Sold Price $54,000.00 List Volume $170,296,100.00 Sales Volume $28,230,350.00 Avg. Days On Market 152 Avg. Days On Market 121

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