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Living in Pontiac

There were 27 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 63.3% and the vacancy rate was 10.1%. The population of Pontiac, in the United States, was 11,294 in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 2.3% of the population in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Pontiac?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$842 per month, while the median home value was US$116,300 in July 2026. 38.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Pontiac yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$842/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent38.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct10.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,320 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent740.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count98 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 263 people of 10,806 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$61,279 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Pontiac is 4.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Pontiac 4.2%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd61,279 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct71.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct86.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct3.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct10.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct4.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,665 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,267 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate4.22 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Pontiac. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Pontiac. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct82.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct15.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents27 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,237 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Pontiac when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPontiac highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Pontiac highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,626Pontiac2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,597 offences per 100,000country median 1,589 — about the same31 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents249.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count34 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute16.72 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct1.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct3.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport8 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportBMI3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport51 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Pontiac. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Pontiac.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Pontiac average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-8°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Pontiac average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120494156831051061058778806349JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.222 · Feb 2.78 · Mar 9.61 · Apr 17.11 · May 23.11 · Jun 27.78 · Jul 29.06 · Aug 28.33 · Sep 25.61 · Oct 18.5 · Nov 10.11 · Dec 3.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116910 (PONTIAC)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.22 · Feb -6.39 · Mar -1.11 · Apr 4.78 · May 11.17 · Jun 16.72 · Jul 18.72 · Aug 17.56 · Sep 13.17 · Oct 6.56 · Nov 0.278 · Dec -5.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116910 (PONTIAC)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4 · Feb -1.78 · Mar 4.22 · Apr 10.94 · May 17.11 · Jun 22.22 · Jul 23.89 · Aug 22.94 · Sep 19.39 · Oct 12.56 · Nov 5.17 · Dec -0.944 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 48.51 · Feb 40.64 · Mar 56.13 · Apr 83.31 · May 105.4 · Jun 106.2 · Jul 105.2 · Aug 86.61 · Sep 77.98 · Oct 79.76 · Nov 62.74 · Dec 49.02 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00112923 (FAIRBURY WWTP)15Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3214 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.73 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm890.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul23.67 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.46 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan0.6 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Pine Hill borough10,802 residentsLondon10,813 residentsUnion City10,814 residentsExcelsior Springs10,819 residentsClute10,821 residentsAtchison10,789 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Pontiac residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.6%Foreign residents 2.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.45 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents263 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density494.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population10,806 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population11,016 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Pontiac a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 37–57%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on work · range 39–61%
Family59%strong on family, weak on cost · range 49–69%
Retirement48%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 36–60%
Foreign residents263 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population10,806 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent38.46 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent740.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,320 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,665 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd116,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes63.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour50.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad2.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct1.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct69.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct4.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct16.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct92.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus4,585 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct5.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct79.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Pontiac?

The median gross salary is 3,267 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Pontiac?

The unemployment rate is 4.22 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Pontiac?

Police recorded 1,597 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Pontiac?

The published population is 10,806 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Pontiac?

263 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Pontiac a good place to live?

Pontiac may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Pontiac (IL), United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/pontiac-il/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Pontiac (IL), United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety},
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00112923 (FAIRBURY WWTP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116910 (PONTIAC) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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