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Kent, OH vs Farmington Hills, MI

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Highlights
Are people in Farmington Hills older or younger than people in Kent?
- The Median Age in Farmington Hills is 18.4 years older than in Kent.

Are housing costs cheaper in Farmington Hills or Kent?
- Farmington Hills housing costs are 77.0% more expensive than Kent housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Farmington Hills or Kent?
- The average commute for residents of Farmington Hills is 4.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Kent.

Things to do in Kent?
Kent, OH is located in Portage County on the Cuyahoga River and provides its residents easy access to Cleveland attractions such as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame or Cleveland Museum of Art. There are plenty of outdoor activities including fishing and biking trails nearby too.

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.

 Kent, OHFarmington Hills, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,749329,725,481
 Median Income$36,799  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$192,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  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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