Population 12,052 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Farmington
Household size in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Farmington is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.28, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 41.1, the median age in Farmington is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Farmington: 3.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Farmington
Renters in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.3% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Farmington rent their homes (39.0%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Farmington as nationally: 8.2%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Farmington is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $802 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $960 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $990 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,352 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$551 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Farmington pays $1,352 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $551 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 21.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Farmington
Bachelor's degrees in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.8% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.6% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.9% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.7% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Farmington is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 18 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Farmington: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Farmington than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Farmington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 2.23 | 41.1 | 3.8% | 39.0% | 8.2% | 1968 | $1,352 | 61.7% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| Farmington Hills | 2.47 | 43.9 | 8.6% | 35.3% | 7.1% | 1976 | $1,585 | 57.6% | 96.1% | 4.9% |
| Livonia | 2.45 | 45.3 | 6.2% | 12.8% | 4.8% | 1965 | $1,418 | 42.0% | 95.5% | 4.6% |
| Novi | 2.61 | 42.7 | 9.9% | 34.4% | 7.3% | 1995 | $2,084 | 64.7% | 96.3% | 3.6% |
| Franklin | 2.47 | 48.9 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 7.9% | 1959 | $3,216 | 79.5% | 97.3% | 1.7% |
| Northville | 2.70 | 45.5 | 6.5% | 19.5% | 5.5% | 1990 | $1,784 | 70.1% | 98.1% | 3.4% |
| Bingham Farms | 3.51 | 65.1 | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.5% | 1983 | $3,368 | 69.3% | 93.9% | 1.1% |
| West Bloomfield | 2.68 | 46.8 | 6.0% | 16.5% | 5.4% | 1980 | $2,037 | 59.9% | 95.0% | 5.5% |
| Southfield | 2.25 | 43.6 | 10.5% | 46.6% | 9.1% | 1969 | $1,431 | 40.3% | 94.7% | 6.8% |
| Redford | 2.63 | 38.8 | 16.2% | 22.2% | 5.2% | 1955 | $1,351 | 22.9% | 92.2% | 6.6% |
| Walled Lake | 2.39 | 43.4 | 5.9% | 27.2% | 6.4% | 1986 | $1,760 | 43.5% | 95.5% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Farmington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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