Oakland County, Michigan
Farmington Real Estate and Local Guide
Compact 2.66-square-mile suburb known for its historic downtown and Victorian-style homes; founded in 1824 by Quaker Arthur Power and first called Quakertown Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Farmington best.
About the area
Living in Farmington, MI
Ranked #27 on CNNMoney's Best Places to Live list in 2013.
The housing market
Homes in Farmington
- 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- 55.9% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- Median home value of $273,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Farmington home
Governor Warner Mansion
1867 home of Fred Warner, Michigan governor from 1905 to 1911; given to the city in 1980 and operated as a historical museum at 33805 Grand River Avenue
Farmington Civic Theater
Art Moderne movie house designed by C. Howard Crane, opened in 1940 and city-owned since 1999
Farmington Historic District
Downtown district centered on Grand River Avenue, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976
Riley Park and Sundquist Pavilion
Downtown park and pavilion opened in 2005 with donations from Walter E. Sundquist and The Riley Foundation; hosts year-round events
Shiawassee Park
Riverside park with four ball diamonds, playscape, tennis courts, walking trails, and an outdoor fitness court added in 2025
Neighborhoods
Farmington areas to know
Downtown Farmington
Walkable district centered on Grand River Avenue with brick paver sidewalks, managed by the Downtown Development Authority
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.