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Pontiac, MI

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Pontiac.

Population: 62,157 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pontiac, MI is $140,485 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $142,000 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,403/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$140,485

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$140,485
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.2%
10-year appreciation
+187.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$140,855
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$142,000
Median list price
$166,800
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
-13.0%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
137
For-sale inventory
144
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
129
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
43

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,403/mo
1-year rent change
-2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,167/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,459/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,777/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,929/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Walton Charter Academy, Pontiac City School District, Oakland Schools
Schools include
Walton Charter Academy, Kennedy Center, Alcott School, Pontiac Middle School, Pontiac High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
J & L Landfill (9.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
58.3°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.6 in
Annual snowfall
36.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
242
Days with Moderate air quality
99
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
117,600
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
91,195

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Oakland County International Airport (PTK) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Oakland County International Airport (PTK) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
18
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,502 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
63.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,235
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
67.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
673,280
Average weekly wage
$1,558
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,023

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PontiacState medianUS median
Typical home value$140,485$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$142,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,403/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,235$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Pontiac, MI?
$140,485.
What is the median sale price in Pontiac, MI?
$142,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pontiac, MI?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Pontiac, MI?
Typical rent: $1,403/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pontiac, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, heat wave.
Is Pontiac, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pontiac, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pontiac, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pontiac, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pontiac, MI?
17 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pontiac, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pontiac, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pontiac, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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