Living in Pontiac (Michigan)
Pontiac (Michigan) is a large place in Michigan, United States, home to 59,917 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #6 of 12,111), young families (top 1%, #58 of 11,898), single pensioners (top 1%, #81 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pontiac (Michigan)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Detroit, 38 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 02 min and sets around 23:03; in late June it sets around 3:14.
How Pontiac (Michigan) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 75 | #58 of 11,898 | #4 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #1,038 of 9,771 | #47 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #436 of 8,006 | #24 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #238 of 6,237 | #13 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #874 of 9,474 | #8 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #81 of 9,474 | #1 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #957 of 10,762 | #8 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #1,570 of 4,537 | #30 of 122 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #1,778 of 4,444 | #34 of 118 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #1,394 of 3,053 | #27 of 88 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #372 of 7,271 | #11 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #1,844 of 6,227 | #37 of 161 | Map |
| Car-free household | 58 | #1,922 of 3,933 | #42 of 104 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #560 of 8,006 | #36 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,702 of 12,111 | #64 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #1,815 of 4,114 | #38 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #1,002 of 7,271 | #19 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #145 of 9,474 | #6 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #2,172 of 18,063 | #119 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #6,330 of 16,523 | #120 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #5,718 of 18,063 | #287 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 79 | #336 of 16,523 | #6 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #1,849 of 21,167 | #36 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 79 | #6 of 12,111 | #2 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #5,591 of 6,413 | #157 of 180 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,493 of 12,111 | #21 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #1,614 of 4,750 | #45 of 127 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Auburn Hills 7 km
- West Bloomfield Township 11 km
- Waterford (Michigan) 12 km
- Rochester Hills 12 km
- Troy (Michigan) 12 km
- Birmingham (Michigan) 12 km
- Rochester (Michigan) 14 km
- Beverly Hills (Michigan) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.