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Pontiac, IL
B+
Population: 11,766
Home Price: $95,600
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Overview
Pontiac is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 11,766. Pontiac has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
16.2 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Pontiac, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Pontiac
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,772
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$50,000
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Pontiac
Illinois
United States
Median Age
39.7
41.5
42.3
Gender
Pontiac
Illinois
United States
Male
53.1%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
46.9%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Pontiac
Illinois
United States
White
84.7%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
8.5%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
1.3%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.3%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.2%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Pontiac
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$95,600
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$641
$721
$801
Family Households
38.3%
38.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
38.6%
38.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.0%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
39.0%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Pontiac
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.2%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
41.8%
41.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.5%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.8%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
8.9%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Pontiac
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
23.2%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
27.5%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Pontiac
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
0.0
43.2
38.0
Robbery
8.9
33.2
40.7
Assault
240.8
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Pontiac
Illinois
United States
Burglary
223.0
246.4
336.1
Theft
1061.5
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
35.7
122.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Pontiac, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
pizza
mcdonalds
fast food
ice cream
hot sauce
foodjust
singerwannabe
whole foods
restaurant
meat
snacks
italian
mexican
grocery
cocktail
gravy
cheese
tasty
pork
bbq
baseball
high school football
football
basketball
softball
chicago sports
illini basketball
college basketball
fantasy football
olympics
nfl
coaches
teams
nfl mlb
wrestling
player development
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
mlb
golf
inspired by
museum
natural history
mural
antiquities
digital art
painting
library
nft
creative
tourism department
murals
exhibits
artsy
sketches
craft
logos
collection
nature
arts council
spending time
camping
junk
singerwannabe
books
memorabilia
advertis
fishing
exploring cities
nascar
scifi nerd
crossfit
cigars
merchandise
cycling
collector
outdoors
#finsup #gogators
sports
hollywood
nfl mlb
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
documentaries
communications
tv
production company
producer
singerwannabe
upscale
creative
advertising
educational
dining
podcasts
films
television
celebrity
summer
sports
winter
space
tent
beach
facilities
camping
foodjust
singerwannabe
visitors
historic places
sightseeing
fishing
owneroperator waffco hd towing
sledding
courtyard
sea kayaking
pool
nature
gas station
dollar store
dollar tree
online store
dealership
mcdonalds
walmart
louis vuitton
grocery store
whole foods
kits
montgomery wards
coffee shop
truck stops
ebay
restaurant
rite aid
woolworths
jc pennys
gift cards
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