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Pontiac, Michigan

Introduction to Pontiac, Michigan

Pontiac, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 24 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is part of the Detroit metropolitan statistical area. About 66,337 people live in Pontiac.

Pontiac History

The earliest European settlers arrived in the area in the year 1818. Two years after their arrival, there were enough people in the area to form a village. The village was formally recognized by the state legislature in 1837. Later, in the year 1861, Pontiac was incorporated as a city.

Pontiac and nearby Attractions

  • Modernage Gallery
  • Pontiac Silverdome
  • Balloon Depot
  • Oakland County - Library
  • Clutch Cargo-Mill Street Entry
  • Lawrence Street Gallery

Things To Do In Pontiac

The Recreation Center in the greater Pontiac area provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities for people of all ages. They organize gymnastics and sports clubs for youth and various clubs and activities for adults.

Pontiac Transportation

The nearest international airport is the Oakland County International Airport.

Pontiac Higher Education

Students seeking higher education can enroll in the Oakland Community College-Bloomfield Hills Campus, Oakland University or at the Lawrence Technological University.

High Points

Pontiac strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPontiac Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Pontiac Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Pontiac, MI

Comparing Pontiac to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men33
Senior Citizens31
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use49
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents83
Affordability of Property Taxes76
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime11

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Historic Pontiac

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Conspiracy of Pontiac. c1921.

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Conspiracy of Pontiac. c1921.

Conspiracy of Pontiac. ca. 1921

Pine Lake. between 1880 and 1899

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