Farmington Hills, MI GIS Map
Farmington Hills is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with a population of about 83,986. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Oakland County
- Population
- 83,986
- Elevation
- 849 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.4853, -83.3771
- ZIP codes (5)
- 48331, 48332, 48333, 48334, 48336
- Land area
- 33.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
About Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northwestern suburb of Detroit, Farmington Hills is located roughly 22 miles (35.4 km) from downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 83,986, making it the second-largest community in Oakland County.
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Cities Near Farmington Hills
- Novi, MI5 mi
- Southfield, MI8 mi
- Livonia, MI8 mi
- Westland, MI11 mi
- Pontiac, MI11 mi
- Dearborn Heights, MI12 mi
- Royal Oak, MI12 mi
- Canton, MI13 mi
Other Cities in Oakland County
GIS Data for Farmington Hills, MI
The Farmington Hills map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Farmington Hills without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Farmington Hills Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
83,515
Households
35,529
Median household income
$104,836
Median age
42.6 years
Median home value
$354,500
Median gross rent
$1,551/mo
Owner-occupied homes
64.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.6%
Below poverty level
7.6%
Land area
33.3 sq mi
Population density
2,510 / sq mi
County
Farmington Hills Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
79,740
April 2020 (estimates base)
84,002
July 2024 estimate
84,173
Change 2010-2020
+5.3%
Change 2020-2024
+0.2%
Photos of Farmington Hills
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Farmington Hills
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Farmington Hills.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23035 Commerce Drive | 23035 Commerce Dr, 48335 | Leased | 15,240 | Jun 2039 |
| New SSA Office Building | 27650 Farmington Rd, 48334 | Leased | 12,800 | Sep 2029 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Farmington Hills
General soil map unit at the city center: Urbanland-Marlette
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Excessively drained
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 24.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urbanland60%
- Marlette15%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Glossudalfs
- Owosso5%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Spinks5%
Alfisols · Lamellic Hapludalfs
- Capac5%
Alfisols · Aquic Glossudalfs
- Marlette5%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Glossudalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Farmington Hills
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Farmington, Mi weather station, elevation 720 ft, 1.5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 83°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 16°F
Annual precipitation
33.0 in
Annual snowfall
36.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 30 | 34 | 44 | 57 | 68 | 78 | 83 | 81 | 74 | 60 | 47 | 35 |
| Avg low °F | 16 | 16 | 24 | 34 | 46 | 56 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 40 | 30 | 22 |
| Precip. in | 2.34 | 1.75 | 2.07 | 3.05 | 3.61 | 3.31 | 3.21 | 3.17 | 3.35 | 2.65 | 2.48 | 2.03 |
| Snow in | 9.8 | 10.6 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 7.1 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Farmington Hills
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Oakland County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 97.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- TornadoVery High
- Ice StormVery High
- Cold WaveVery High
- Strong WindVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Farmington Hills FAQ
What county is Farmington Hills in?
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Farmington Hills, Michigan is located in Oakland County.
What is the population of Farmington Hills?
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Farmington Hills has a population of about 83,986, making it the number 15 of the 51 Michigan cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Farmington Hills?
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The elevation of Farmington Hills is approximately 849 feet (259 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Farmington Hills?
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ZIP codes for Farmington Hills include 48331, 48332, 48333, 48334, 48336.
What time zone is Farmington Hills in?
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Farmington Hills is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
How far is Farmington Hills from Lansing?
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Farmington Hills is about 62 miles from Lansing, the capital of Michigan, in a straight line.
How far is Farmington Hills from Detroit?
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Farmington Hills is about 20 miles from Detroit, the largest city in Michigan listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Farmington Hills?
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Cities near Farmington Hills include Novi, MI (5 miles); Southfield, MI (8 miles); Livonia, MI (8 miles); Westland, MI (11 miles); Pontiac, MI (11 miles).
Local notes for Farmington Hills, MI
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