Living in Pontiac, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pontiac · Census data 2020–2024
Pontiac has 62,104 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $44,329 (39% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $121,700, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Pontiac at a glance
- Population
- 62,104
- Median age
- 36.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $44,329State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $121,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Pontiac a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pontiac
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pontiac the median home value is $121,700, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,223 a month in housing costs.
Pontiac median household income
The median household income in Pontiac is $44,329 and the income per person is $26,080. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Pontiac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28,325
- Owner-occupied
- 46.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.4%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.36
Pontiac demographics
- Population
- 62,104
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 25,617
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pontiac ›
Education in Pontiac
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Pontiac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pontiac
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Pontiac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 62,104 | $44,329 | $121,700 | $1,063 |
| Auburn Hills | 25,105 | $84,375 | $245,000 | $1,477 |
| Sylvan Lake | 1,705 | $106,429 | $391,000 | $1,113 |
| Lake Angelus | 238 | $216,908 | $1,052,100 | — |
| Keego Harbor | 2,747 | $64,896 | $255,900 | $1,194 |
| Bloomfield Hills | 4,415 | $189,942 | $947,900 | $3,501 |
| Orchard Lake Village | 2,238 | $206,667 | $737,000 | $936 |
| Rochester Hills | 77,089 | $120,694 | $409,800 | $1,644 |
| Birmingham | 21,763 | $153,510 | $698,300 | $1,902 |
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What is the median household income in Pontiac, MI?
The median household income in Pontiac is $44,329, 39% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $121,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Pontiac?
The median gross rent in Pontiac is $1,063 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Pontiac, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
What is the median age in Pontiac?
The median age in Pontiac is 36.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Pontiac?
The average commute to work in Pontiac is 21 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pontiac?
The unemployment rate in Pontiac is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pontiac?
16.1% 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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