Living in Pontiac, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pontiac · Census data 2020–2024
Pontiac has 88 residents with a median age of 69.9. The median household income is $88,229 (25% higher than the Missouri median).
Pontiac is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pontiac at a glance
- Population
- 88
- Median age
- 69.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,229State: $70,702
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.2%
Is Pontiac a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Pontiac median household income
The median household income in Pontiac is $88,229 and the income per person is $44,027. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Pontiac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 114
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 65.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.26
65.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pontiac has many vacation and second homes.
Pontiac demographics
- Population
- 88
- Median age
- 69.9
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 100%
- Households
- 39
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 21.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pontiac ›
Education in Pontiac
35.2% of adults 25 and older in Pontiac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pontiac
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- —
- Drive alone
- —
- Public transit
- —
- Walk to work
- —
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Pontiac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 88 | $88,229 | — | — |
| Oakland | 146 | $43,358 | — | — |
| Theodosia | 178 | $24,600 | $114,600 | — |
| Bull Shoals | 1,678 | $41,976 | $158,100 | $715 |
| Lakeview | 851 | $66,786 | $215,700 | $675 |
| Midway | 1,279 | $30,750 | $147,300 | $1,035 |
| Gainesville | 1,010 | $32,391 | $119,500 | $457 |
| Flippin | 1,334 | $43,555 | $113,800 | $792 |
| Cotter | 1,063 | $35,792 | $193,100 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Pontiac, MO?
The median household income in Pontiac is $88,229, 25% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Pontiac, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in Pontiac?
The median age in Pontiac is 69.9 years (Missouri: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Pontiac?
The unemployment rate in Pontiac is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pontiac?
35.2% 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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