Farmington is a city located in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As a suburb of Detroit, it is situated approximately 20 miles northwest of the city's downtown. Farmington is largely surrounded by the larger municipality of Farmington Hills, with which it shares a school district and various public services, though it remains a distinct incorporated city.
The settlement was established in 1824 by Arthur Power, a Quaker from Farmington, New York. Originally known as Quakertown, the community was renamed Farmington in 1826 and became a significant stop on the local stagecoach route. The settlement was incorporated as a village in 1867 and later as a city in 1926.
Geographically, the city encompasses an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. It features a historic downtown district centered at the intersection of Farmington Road and Grand River Avenue. This area is noted for its preservation of Victorian-era architecture and its role as a commercial and cultural hub for the local community. The Shiawassee Park, located near the city center, provides recreational space along the branches of the Rouge River.
The city operates under a council-manager form of government, where an elected city council appoints a professional city manager to oversee administrative operations. According to the 2020 United States Census, Farmington had a population of 11,597. The community is served by the Farmington Public School district and the Farmington Community Library, both of which are shared entities with the neighboring City of Farmington Hills.