Living in Pontiac, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pontiac · Census data 2020–2024
Pontiac has 11,294 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $61,279 (27% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $116,300, the median rent is $842/month.
Pontiac at a glance
- Population
- 11,294
- Median age
- 42.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,279State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $116,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $842/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Pontiac a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pontiac
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pontiac the median home value is $116,300, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,204 a month in housing costs.
Pontiac median household income
The median household income in Pontiac is $61,279 and the income per person is $31,088. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Pontiac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,959
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.15
Pontiac demographics
- Population
- 11,294
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 4,457
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pontiac ›
Education in Pontiac
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Pontiac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pontiac
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Pontiac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 11,294 | $61,279 | $116,300 | $842 |
| Cornell | 389 | $68,750 | $92,200 | $883 |
| Odell | 890 | $83,558 | $121,000 | $943 |
| Flanagan | 849 | $62,083 | $108,900 | $868 |
| Chenoa | 1,647 | $65,769 | $124,700 | $876 |
| Fairbury | 3,713 | $70,962 | $162,200 | $776 |
| Saunemin | 352 | $56,250 | $94,600 | — |
| Long Point | 245 | $66,250 | $91,500 | — |
| Forrest | 994 | $73,426 | $113,000 | $730 |
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What is the median household income in Pontiac, IL?
The median household income in Pontiac is $61,279, 27% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pontiac?
The median home value in Pontiac is $116,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Pontiac?
The median gross rent in Pontiac is $842 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Pontiac, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Pontiac?
The median age in Pontiac is 42.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Pontiac?
The average commute to work in Pontiac is 17 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pontiac?
The unemployment rate in Pontiac is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pontiac?
16.2% of adults in Pontiac have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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