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Fenton, MI vs Farmington Hills, MI

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Are people in Farmington Hills older or younger than people in Fenton?
- The Median Age in Farmington Hills is 3.9 years older than in Fenton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Farmington Hills or Fenton?
- Farmington Hills housing costs are 6.4% more expensive than Fenton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Farmington Hills or Fenton?
- The average commute for residents of Farmington Hills is 4.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fenton.

Things to do in Fenton?
Fenton, MI is an inviting town north of Flint offering numerous delightful attractions such as Fenton Art Walk displaying its distinctive environment or Fenton Winery & Brewery perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular NBT Homecoming Festival with music and art each September.

Things to do in Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills, Michigan offers a wide range of activities from visiting the Heritage Park or Observatory Hills Golf Course to shopping at Twelve Oaks Mall.

 Fenton, MIFarmington Hills, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,749329,725,481
 Median Income$70,745  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$320,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fenton    5 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I relocated to Fenton in September of 2017. My husband and I absolutely love it here. People are real friendly. We moved to a brand new subdivision. We lived in Shelby  More

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Over 6 years ago

I relocated to Fenton in September of 2017. My husband and I absolutely love it here. People are real friendly. We moved to a brand new subdivision. We lived in Shelby  More

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Over 17 years ago

I like Fenton. It's a nice, small town with very little traffic congestion, small time crime and adequate shopping for everyday needs. It has nice festivals, a few 5 k  More

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Reviews for Farmington Hills    11 Reviews

Grew up in Commerce. Loved it! It was very quiet and peaceful and safe. Quiet and peaceful is not the case anymore but fortunately it's still a safe place to live. Why  More

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My wife and I have lived in Farmington Hills for the past 7 years. We moved here from Ohio and are originally from Texas. This area and especially our neighborhood is  More

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Over 17 years ago

The taxes here are so high, as soon as I retire, I'll have to sell and move to a different community to lower my tax liability. The city/county services do not  More

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