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Pontiac, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
61,914
Population
3,113/sq mi density
$42,791
Median Income
$24,702 per capita
$110,600
Home Value
$133,176 Zillow
$1,007
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
1,286
Violent Crime/100K
2,174 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,791 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $1,007/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,286 violent crimes/100K (238% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$110,600
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
44.2%
32% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
28,147
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$110,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$133,176
Median Sale Price
$157,000
Median List Price
$139,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
44.2%
Owner-Occupied
55.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$1,007/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,286/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
38 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
40
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$114
Active Inventory
112
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
44.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $110,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,176 |
| Median Sale Price | $157,000 |
| Median List Price | $139,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $114 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,007 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,286 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 38 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 40 |
| Active Inventory | 112 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $114 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 44.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 28,147 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |