Farmington Hills Michigan Map

About Farmington Hills, Michigan

Farmington Hills is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 83,515. The population density is 966.9 people per km². Farmington Hills is located at 42.4853°N, 83.3772°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48336.

Farmington Hills unfolds across a gentle, undulating terrain, its landscape a nuanced blend of mature woodlands and meticulously manicured residential areas. It lies 5.0 miles east of Novi, MI (from Novi, MI: bearing 86°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north of Livonia. Rolling hills, softly rounded like sleeping giants, give way to open expanses where sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills in golden sheets across well-kept lawns and the occasional stand of oak and maple. The air here carries a subtle coolness, even in the height of summer, a whisper from the numerous small streams and ponds that punctuate the geography, feeding into the Rouge River watershed. It is a place where the built environment seems to respect the natural contours, where winding roads follow the land's inherent grace, creating a sense of established peace. The history of Farmington Hills is deeply intertwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of open spaces and the enduring charm of its older neighborhoods. Originally settled by Quakers, its development has been a careful progression from fertile farmland to a thriving suburban center, its economy now diversified but still retaining echoes of its agrarian past in its community spirit. The presence of institutions of higher learning, such as Oakland Community College, contributes to a dynamic, forward-looking character, while the preserved historic sites offer a tangible connection to the generations who shaped this land. Farmington Hills is a locale that has grown, not by erasing its past, but by thoughtfully integrating it into a present that values both progress and a quiet, enduring sense of place.

About This Farmington Hills Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Farmington Hills, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Farmington Hills and Oakland County.

Detailed location data for Farmington Hills includes the ZIP code (48334), telephone area code (313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Farmington Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Farmington Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.