Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Main Cafe
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Family Table Cafe
Coffee Shop
Quickly Boba
Coffee Shop
Ellen's Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Teamension
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Governor Moses Wisner House
Museum
Elektricity Nightclub
Nightclub
Pontiac Creative Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Pontiac Transportation Museum
Museum
(some object projecting out of the water)
Attraction
Waterford Oaks Water Park
Water Park
300 Bowl
Bowling Alley
AMC Star Great Lakes Crossing 25
Cinema
Sea Life Aquarium
Aquarium
Food and Drink (19) F
Liberty Bar
Bar
White Castle
Fast Food
Fillmore 13 Brewery
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Rocket Restaurant
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Bobby Ray's Gourmet Submarines
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Bronx Deli
Deli
Kennedy's Irish Pub
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Haynes Jones Community Center
Community Centre
Ewalt Community Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Pontiac Youth Recreation and Enrichment Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
CycleBar
Gym
Sylvan Lake Community Center
Community Centre
Auburn Hills Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Just Try Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Cosco Fish Market
Seafood
Carnival Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Better Health Market & Cafe
Grocery Store
Hollywood Markets
Grocery Store
The Butchery
Butcher
Meijer
Grocery Store
Parks (79) A+
Aaron Perry Park II
Park
Baldwin Park
Park
Aaron Perry Park I
Park
Oakland Park
Park
Art Heaton Park
Park
Little Grace Park
Park
Madge Burt Tot Lot
Park
Charles Harrison Park
Park
Richardson Park
Park
Hidden River Park
Park
Oakland History Center at Pine Grove
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Mattie McKinney Hatchett Park
Park
Shirley & Willard Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
South Kiwanis Park
Park
North Kiwanis Park
Park
Steed Park
Park
North Spur Trail
Park
Optimist Park
Park
Trinity Missionary Baptist Church/Stout Street Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Ferry Farms Playground
Park
Galloway Lake Park
Park
Murphy Park
Park
Shops (57) C+
Perrys Palace
Convenience Store
Pontiac Petro & Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Saado Party Store
Convenience Store
King Liquor
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Baldwin & Montcalm Gas & Mart
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Baldwin Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Store Of Baldwin
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Shrestha Corporation
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Star Party Store
Convenience Store
Joslyn Liquor
Convenience Store
Lucky Star Market
Convenience Store
Perry Gas & Mart
Convenience Store
Baldwin Express
Convenience Store
Joslyn Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Auburn & Martin
Convenience Store
Joslyn Beverage Party Store
Convenience Store
Lions Food Market
Convenience Store
Jj And M Foods
Convenience Store
Sunoco Mini Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Pontiac.
Public Transit Stops (180)
Stops & Stations A+
Perry / Paddock (NB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Glenwood (SB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Howard (NB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Glenwood (NB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Gladstone (SB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Hammond NS (SB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Woodward (NB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Joslyn (SB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Joslyn (NB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Woodward (SB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Lafayette (NB)
Bus Stop
Baldwin / Tregent (SB)
Bus Stop
Baldwin / Howard (NB)
Bus Stop
Baldwin / Grandie NS (SB)
Bus Stop
Baldwin / Virginia (NB)
Bus Stop
Oakland / Lafayette (NB)
Bus Stop
Oakland / Woodward (SB)
Bus Stop
Cesar E Chavez / Sanderson (NB)
Bus Stop
Cesar E Chavez / Baldwin (SB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Montcalm (SB)
Bus Stop
Huron / Mill (WB)
Bus Stop
Perry / Montcalm (NB)
Bus Stop
Pike / Union NS (WB)
Bus Stop
Pike / Union (EB)
Bus Stop
Pike / Paddock (WB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Pontiac is 86/100 - which is 3% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Pontiac crime rates are 2,793 per 100k, which is 40% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
1,770 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
1,023 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Pontiac is $34,673 - which is 32% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$34,673 F
Unemployment Rate
6.6% F
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health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
McLaren Oakland
Hospital
Waterford Regional Fire Department Station No. 7
Fire Station
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Waterford Regional Fire Department Station No. 8
Fire Station
Mercy Place-Neighborhood Clinic
Doctor
Dental Center of Pontiac
Dentist
Pontiac General Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Waterford Regional Fire Department Station 9
Fire Station
Havenwyck Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid Drive-Up
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Woodward Professional Building
Clinic
Oakland County Sheriff's Administration
Police
Oakland County Sheriff
Police
Oakland County Sheriff Communications
Police
Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland
Hospital
MHP Radiation Oncology Institute
Clinic
Alice Gustafson Center (AGC)
Clinic
Oakland County Sheriff PAL
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
James E Wright DDS
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Pontiac home prices are $73,800 - which is 42% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$73,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Pontiac graduation rate is 73% - which is 14% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
16% F
High School Grad. Rates
73% D-
Elementary Schools (16) F
Pontiac Academy For Excellence Elementary
Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School
Sarah J Webber Media Arts Academy
Whitman Elementary School
Great Lakes Academy
Tier Iii Intervention Academy
Herrington School
Alcott School
Walton Charter Academy
Havenwyck School
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy
Kennedy Center
Oakside Scholars Charter Academy
Owen Elementary School
Michigan School For The Arts
Jefferson International Academy Intermediate
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Donelson Hills Elementary School
Jefferson International Academy Elementary
Childrens Village School
R Grant Graham Elem School
Auburn Elementary School
Rogers School
Oakland Christian School
High Schools (12) F
Pontiac Academy For Excellence High School
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac
Tier Iii Intervention Academy
Bethune Adult Education
Pontiac High School
Oakland Schools Technical Campusne
Havenwyck School
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy
Hazel Park Training Facility
Hazel Park Training Facility Ii
Kennedy Center
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Childrens Village School
Avondale High School
Waterford Mott High School
Diploma And Careers Institute
Waterford Durant High School
Oakland Christian School
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ratings F

Pontiac has an overall rating of 37% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes D
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Pontiac, MI: Not a Safe City 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 05, 2010) As a native Michigander, I know a lot about each city in our great state. I also know that Pontiac is not a very safe city to reside in or visit. I have visited Pontiac multiple times for business reasons and have been displeased each time. The city is not very clean, the buildin ...Read More gs are dirty, and there always seems to be litter collecting on the sidewalks and streets. It is not a very pleasant place to walk around. In addition, I have never felt safe even driving in my automobile within the city.

Pontiac has a pretty high crime rate. There are also many homeless people that live in Pontiac. If I were raising a child and looking for a new place to live, I would most likely never go to Pontiac. The schools in Pontiac are also some of the worst in Michigan. Living in Pontiac is like setting one's family up for failure. It is truly sad to see how many young people end up being involved in crime because they grew up in Pontiac. Even the nightlife in Pontiac is not that great. Overall, I would not recommend visiting or living within the city of Pontiac. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pontiac? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Aaron Perry Park II
      Baldwin Park
      Aaron Perry Park I
      Oakland Park
      Art Heaton Park
      Little Grace Park
      Madge Burt Tot Lot
      Charles Harrison Park

      Entertainment

      Governor Moses Wisner House
      Elektricity Nightclub
      Pontiac Creative Arts Center
      Pontiac Transportation Museum
      (some object projecting out of the water)
      Waterford Oaks Water Park
      300 Bowl
      AMC Star Great Lakes Crossing 25

      Food & Drink

      Liberty Bar
      White Castle
      Fillmore 13 Brewery
      Little Caesars
      Rocket Restaurant
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pontiac? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Pontiac.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pontiac? The cost of living in Pontiac is 86/100 - which is 3% lower than Michigan.
      Pontiac
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pontiac? Pontiac crime rates are 2,793, which are 40% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,793 per 100k people

      20% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      20% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Pontiac? The median income in Pontiac is $34,673 which is 32% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $34,67337% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,36932% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      42% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Pontiac a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland
      Pontiac General Hospital
      McLaren Oakland

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid Drive-Up
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Mercy Place-Neighborhood Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Pontiac home prices? Pontiac home prices are $73,800 - which is 42% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $73,80060% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81115% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      32% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Pontiac have good schools? The Pontiac graduation rate is 73% - which is 14% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      16%

      67% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Pontiac a good place to live? Pontiac has an overall rating of 37% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      37%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      8 total surveys

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