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Explore the life in Pontiac based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Pontiac
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Pontiac
3. Crime In Pontiac
4. Cost of Living In Pontiac
5. Gender In Pontiac
6. Household Income For Pontiac
7. Education In Pontiac
8. Race & Ethnicity In Pontiac

Pontiac is a city in Michigan state in USA with a population of 59714 residents.. The poverty rate of Pontiac is 27.9%, which is 99% higher than national average. The typical household in Pontiac earns $34673 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 65.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Pontiac are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 9 workers in Pontiac is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Pontiac, only 79% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Pontiac remained 11%, which is 134% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Pontiac, only 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Pontiac is 88, which is 12% lower than national average. Median home value in Pontiac is $73800 , which is 68% lower than national average. While median income in Pontiac remained $34673, which is 49% lower than national average.

Jobs30%

Housing50%

Affordability70%

Safety40%

Amenities90%

Diversity100%

Education40%

Commute80%

The overall crime rate in Pontiac, Michigan is 39% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Pontiac is 264% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Pontiac is 6% lower than national average. You have 1 in 71 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 54 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Michigan	14	31	15	36	37
In USA	748	1392	749	1529	950

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Michigan	8	7	6	5	26
In USA	57	125	189	51	307