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Crime in Pontiac summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pontiac. Key points include:
There were 1,619 total crimes in Pontiac in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pontiac is 2,626.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pontiac is 984.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pontiac is 1,641.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Pontiac is 23.93% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Pontiac Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pontiac / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,619 | 2,626.4 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 607 | 984.7 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 13 | 21.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 39 | 63.3 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 526 | 853.3 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,012 | 1,641.7 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 198 | 321.2 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 614 | 996.0 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 200 | 324.4 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Pontiac summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pontiac. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pontiac is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pontiac is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Pontiac is $137,921.
The median income in Pontiac is $44,329.
Pontiac's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Pontiac Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Pontiac | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Pontiac, MI Weather
The average high in Pontiac is 57.2° and the average low is 39.0°.
There are 69.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.1 inches of precipitation each year with 35.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pontiac |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Pontiac Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Pontiac
The current population in Pontiac is 62,104. The population has increased 1.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62,104 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 61,914 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 61,965 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 61,498 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 59,714 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 59,955 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 60,116 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 60,039 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 59,920 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 59,928 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 59,658 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 59,751 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 60,105 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 60,425 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 60,982 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pontiac
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Pontiac is:
22.8% White with 14,184 White residents.
41.7% African American with 25,918 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 125 American Indian residents.
4.2% Asian with 2,630 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 452 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 3,854 Two Or More residents.
24.1% Hispanic with 14,941 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pontiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22.8% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 41.7% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.1% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Pontiac
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Pontiac is 50.3% female with 31,218 female residents.
Pontiac is 49.7% male with 30,885 male residents.
| Gender | Pontiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pontiac for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Pontiac completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Pontiac completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Pontiac completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Pontiac completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Pontiac completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Pontiac completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Pontiac completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Pontiac completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Pontiac completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pontiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Pontiac, Michigan
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10.2% of households in Pontiac earn Less than $10,000.
7.4% of households in Pontiac earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.2% of households in Pontiac earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.5% of households in Pontiac earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.8% of households in Pontiac earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Pontiac earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Pontiac earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.7% of households in Pontiac earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.7% of households in Pontiac earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Pontiac earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pontiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.8% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.7% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
