Farmington Hills
A community guide to Farmington Hills in Michigan, the United States.
- Population
- 83,986 residents
- Region
- Michigan
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 42.4853, -83.3772
Overview
Farmington Hills is a populated place in Michigan, the United States. The community supports 83,986 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Michigan. Its position within the broader regional network gives Farmington Hills a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
History
The history of Farmington Hills is bound up with the broader story of Michigan. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Farmington Hills has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Farmington Hills sits at approximate coordinates 42.4853 latitude and -83.3772 longitude within Michigan. The terrain and natural features around Farmington Hills reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Michigan road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Farmington Hills typically involves the regional road network of Michigan or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Farmington Hills to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Michigan. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Farmington Hills.