At just 2.66 square miles, Farmington is a small community — but with a charming downtown area complete with a pavilion, two-screen movie theatre, and lots of history amongst its buildings. You’ll find plenty to do in the summertime, from concerts at the Sundquist Pavilion to the Farmington Founders Festival, which features a parade down Grand River Avenue accompanied by a two-day arts and crafts fair. For a historic perspective of Farmington, all you have to do is swing by the Warner Mansion.
Farmington features many festivals throughout the year and has a large farmers and artisans market. The Downtown Farmington real estate market has retained many of its classic historic buildings. The landmark Farmington Civic Theater is one of the few old-fashioned movie houses still in operation in the region. The Farmington community has a unique blend of timeless architecture and modern shops, which makes strolling through the Downtown Farmington neighborhood a truly enjoyable experience.
The median home value is at $185,000, and 86% of its homeowners live in the same home year-after-year.
Downtown Farmington: Head over to the Sundquist Pavilion for a summertime concert or check out the farmers market that runs continuously from May to November for fresh fruits and vegetables from local community farmers.
Farmington Founders Festival: Each year, Farmington hosts its Founders Festival. Spend the weekend checking out all of the neighborhood arts and crafts booths, head over to the children’s area for playtime, and watch the parade head down Grand River Avenue.
Warner Mansion: From ice cream socials and porch parties to neighborhood ghost walks, there’s something for everyone at the historic Warner Mansion. Take a trip back to the 1800s with their fashion show and tea talks featuring locals dressed up as historic figures like Mary Todd Lincoln.
Farmington is part of the Farmington School District, which encompasses Farmington, Farmington Hills, and a part of West Bloomfield, educating 11,000+ students. There are 9 elementary schools, 2 upper elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
Farmington was originally founded in 1824 by Quakers who came from Farmington, New York. Within five years, there was an established post office and school.
Farmington was home to Fred Warner, the 26th governor of Michigan. He served from 1905 to 1911, and his home still stands off of Grand River Avenue.
Farmington was primarily a small farming community until the 1950s, when people who lived in Detroit started heading out to the suburbs. Farmington still holds a small-town charm with its historic downtown area complete with two-screen movie theater, historic buildings, and its famous Founders Festival that has been a local favorite for over 50 years.
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