Senior Living Apartments in Farmington Hills, MI

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Farmington Hills, MI

A prosperous northern suburb of Detroit, Farmington Hills often shows up on lists of best places to live in Michigan — and in the entire country. Golf courses, museums, nature centers, overall safety, and a revitalized downtown area combine to make this community attractive to residents of all ages.

In Farmington Hills, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Farmington Hills, MI

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment in 2019 was around $900 in the Detroit area and $700 in the state of Michigan. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Farmington Hills, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Farmington Hills, MI

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Farmington Hills are rated six points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated near the average, indicating that Farmington Hills is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
94	100	97	89	97	92

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$88,918 per year	$54,485 per year	$72,272 per year	$41,907 per year	$43,721 per year	$4,578 per year	$701 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Farmington Hills include:

Beaumont Hospital – Farmington Hills

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 300+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, joint replacement, ICU

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 190+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, inpatient surgery, physical therapy

Weather and Climate

Farmington Hills, like most of the Detroit metro area, has a humid continental climate, meaning the city experiences four distinct seasons with a decent amount of precipitation throughout the year. Summers are usually quite warm, with temperatures often moderated by winds from the nearby Great Lakes, whereas winters are cold and snowy — however, the Detroit area does not regularly see extreme amounts of snowfall like many other Great Lakes cities do. In the spring and summer, thunderstorms are common. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during December and January at about 74%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
23°F	30°F	16°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	82°F	61°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 94

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 30″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
43.4	19.5%	81,265	2,442.2 per square mile	2.3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.4%	14.1%	19.9%	2.3%	0.1%	2.4%	60.9%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Detroit: 27/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Oakland County

Democratic	Republican	Other
51.7%	43.6%	4.7%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Farmington Hills include:

• Governor Warner Museum
• Holocaust Memorial Center
• Longacre House
• Spicer House
• Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum

Outdoor attractions in Farmington Hills:

• Heritage Park
• Farmington Hills Nature Center
• Woodland Hills (wildlife and trails)
• Sleepy Hollow

Farmington Hills’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Farmington Civic Theater (vintage cinema)
• Farmington Players (performing arts)
• Farmington Hills Golf Club
• Glen Oaks Golf Course
• Downtown Farmington — Grand River Avenue (restaurants and shopping)

Transportation

Transportation in Farmington Hills is available via the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), the bus system serving Southeast Michigan. For seniors, SMART offers reduced fares as well as their ADA Paratransit Service which provides door-to-door transportation.