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Farmington Homes for Sale
Farmington, Michigan is the epitome of small town charm and community spirit. Founded in 1821, Farmington pays homage to its history by maintaining historic structures, many of which still have original features such as brick walls and wood floors. Yet, while maintaining historic integrity, Farmington is also in the process of renovation and remodeling to accommodate modern amenities and creature comforts.
The sidewalks of Grand River Avenue, Farmington’s main street, are adorned with small town shops and boutiques, as well as hidden gems like basement restaurants. A stroll down the avenue will find residents greeting each other by name. Because it’s a small city in Oakland County with a population of only about 10,000 residents, Farmington is recognized by the locals as being a safe area to live.
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One of the area’s focal points is The Civic, an art deco historic movie theater that still operates with two screens showing movies daily. Other favorites include the local ice cream shop, bakery, and the “clothes encounters” boutique offering unique women’s clothing. The local bridal shop is admired for its stunning window displays.
The Farmington Pavilion is a favorite hot spot featuring concerts, farmers markets, and festivals.
Lush greenery surrounds ranch style houses in neighborhoods within walking distance to supermarkets and shops. Median home prices in the area are around $156,000 with median household income just under $60,000.
The area’s young are educated by Farmington Public Schools.
Public Transportation is made possible by the SMART bus and shuttle service.
Surrounded by Farmington Hills and portions of Livonia, Farmington receives about 32 inches of rain per year and about 30 inches of snow. Summer high temperatures reach around 85 degrees with winter lows averaging 17 degrees.
For small town charm, quiet neighborhoods, community spirit, safety, walkability, and plenty of recreation, Farmington, Michigan is a great place to call home.
The best source of information about local communities and real estate topics is your real estate agent. Give Joshua or Kelly Norber of the Norber Real Estate Group a call today at 248-785-3737 to learn more about the area, discuss selling your house, or tour available homes for sale. Get your FREE Home Value Now with our Instant House Estimator, or read more about Farmington and other Oakland County trends in This Month’s local Real Estate Market Report.
