192nd most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Pontiac, MI
A typical home in Pontiac costs about $1,143 a month, 30.9% of the median household income of $44,329. That makes Pontiac the 56th most affordable of 56 places in Oakland County and 192nd of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,063
- Median home value
- $121,700
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,223
- Of income on housing
- 30.9%
Pontiac against Oakland County and the metro
| Census median | Pontiac | Oakland County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,063 | $1,376 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $121,700 | $343,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,223 | $1,998 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $44,329 | $97,760 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 30.9% | 20.7% | 22.9% |
Ranked 56th most affordable of 56 in Oakland County. See all 56.
Cost of living near Pontiac
The towns around Pontiac, each with its own page.
- Waterford Rent $1,111 · Home $250,900 109th most affordable in the metro
- Auburn Hills Rent $1,477 · Home $245,000 126th most affordable in the metro
- Sylvan Lake Rent $1,113 · Home $391,000 64th most affordable in the metro
- Bloomfield Township Rent $1,574 · Home $604,800 29th most affordable in the metro
- Keego Harbor Rent $1,194 · Home $255,900 184th most affordable in the metro
- Bloomfield Hills Rent $3,501 · Home $947,900 158th most affordable in the metro
- Orchard Lake Village Rent $936 · Home $737,000 1st most affordable in the metro
- Rochester Hills Rent $1,644 · Home $409,800 73rd most affordable in the metro
Living in Pontiac
- Homes for sale in Pontiac Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Pontiac Houses and apartments for rent
- Pontiac neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Pontiac crime rate From Pontiac's own police reports
- Cost of living in Oakland County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Pontiac city guide Pros, homes and city services
Pontiac cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Pontiac, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Pontiac takes 30.9% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 192nd most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Pontiac?
The median gross rent is $1,063 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 12% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Pontiac?
Owners put the median home value at $121,700, 51% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,223 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Pontiac?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Pontiac home at $1,143 a month calls for about $46,000 a year. The median household here earns $44,329.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Pontiac. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.