Median Income
$98,000
30% higher than US avg
Home Value
$348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$730
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
37% lower than US avg
How Pontiac Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population6,142
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
A
Median Income$98,000
Per Capita$55,050
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty7.8%
Commute38 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$730
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,375
Rent Burden8.9%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+25.4%
Graduate+4.2%
Is Pontiac a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pontiac receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Pontiac offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Pontiac is $98,000, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Pontiac is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.4% have completed high school.
Pontiac has a population of 6,142 with a density of 36 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).
Population
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 37.1% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Spanish | 54.6% |
| 308% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.3% |
The median household income in Pontiac is $98,000, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $98,000 |
| 30% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $55,050 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 37.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 40.2% |
The median home value in Pontiac is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $348,000 |
| 23% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $730 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.2% |
| Housing Units | 2,375 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Pontiac vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 171.9 sq mi (445.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |