At a Glance
Median Income
$86,442
$39,084 per capita
Violent Crime
202/100K
3,677/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
28.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Pontiac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pontiac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pontiac a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pontiac residents earn a median household income of $86,442 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,084. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Pontiac reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,677/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Pontiac hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pontiac has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population69
Median Age69.9 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans69.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,442
Per Capita$39,084
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$197,295
Housing Units188
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent202/100K
Property3,677/100K
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking28.3%
Heart Disease9.0%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation830 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband27.0%
Did You Know?
The median home in Pontiac was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (16 miles).
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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