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Farmington Hills, Michigan

Located in Oakland County, Michigan, Farmington Hills was established in 1824. One of the most affluent Detroit suburbs. Oakland County is one of the wealthiest counties in America.
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Founded 1824 | Population 82,000 | Peak 82,000 (2024) | County Oakland County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Farmington Hills, Michigan

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1824 Settlement: Farming community.
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1874 Economic Development: Farmington Hills grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Farmington Hills's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Farmington Hills continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1824 Culture
Settlement
1874 Industry
Economic Development
1890 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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One of the most affluent Detroit suburbs.
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Oakland County is one of the wealthiest counties in America.
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Home to a large Jewish community.
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Farmington Hills was founded in 1824.
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Farmington Hills has a population of approximately 82,000.

Famous People from Farmington Hills, Michigan

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Elizabeth Berkley
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Jul 28, 1972 · Age 53
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Bill Joy
Businessperson, Engineer · Born Nov 8, 1954 · Age 71
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Jaime Ray Newman
Actor, Singer · Born Apr 2, 1978 · Age 47
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Larry Nassar
Osteopath · Born Aug 16, 1963 · Age 62
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Colin Egglesfield
Actor, Model · Born Feb 9, 1973 · Age 53

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