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Pontiac, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,142 Population 36/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $55,050 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$730 Median Rent 8.9% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pontiac, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,000
30% above
$55,050 per capita
Home Value
$348,000
23% above
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
8.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
25.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
7.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
268 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)

Income
130%
Home Value
123%
Rent
63%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pontiac a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pontiac residents earn a median household income of $98,000 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,050. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 190 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pontiac is $348,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $730/month, with 8.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.0% of adults in Pontiac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 25.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pontiac has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,142
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

A
Median Income$98,000
Per Capita$55,050
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty7.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$730
Ownership87.8%
Housing Units2,375
Rent Burden8.9%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days268/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,161 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+25.4%
Graduate+4.2%

Community

Commute38 min

Did You Know?

40.2% work from home.