Primary sources for Pontiac, MI
- Census Bureau profile of Pontiac, MI, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Pontiac, MI, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Pontiac, MI, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Pontiac, MI
Electricity rates in Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac, MI ranks 1 of 35 Michigan cities for the fewest people working from home (4.1% of workers). Pontiac, Michigan has 61,914 residents in 25,605 households; 13.0% heat with electricity.
Households in Pontiac, MI can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Pontiac on the map
Oakland County, with Pontiac marked
Who supplies Pontiac
Oakland County lists 2 utilities for Pontiac, MI, a city of 61,914: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Oakland County page.
Who lives in Pontiac: income, cars, homes
Of 25,583 workers in Pontiac, MI, 1,040 work from home, 18,738 drive alone, 294 ride transit and 799 walk. In Pontiac, MI, 4,167 households own no vehicle and 10,418 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Pontiac, MI, 10,522 of 25,605 households earn under $35,000, 8,391 $35,000-$75,000, 5,575 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,117 $150,000 or more. 15,454 residents of Pontiac, MI live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.5. Pontiac, MI homes: 14,125 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,464 none or one, median 5.1 rooms. In Pontiac, MI, 6,722 of 13,015 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,368 households moved in since 2018 and 4,226 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Pontiac, MI
| Pontiac, MI | Value | Rank in Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac, MI, households under $35,000 | 41.1% | 6 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, households $150,000 or more | 4.4% | 32 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, residents below poverty | 25.6% | 6 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, median age | 35.5 | 23 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 50.0% | 29 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, households without a vehicle | 16.3% | 3 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, households with 2+ vehicles | 40.7% | 31 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, workers at home | 4.1% | 35 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, cost-burdened renters | 51.6% | 15 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, moved in since 2018 | 36.6% | 12 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, moved in before 2000 | 16.5% | 28 of 35 |
Facts about Pontiac
- Residents of Pontiac, MI, ACS 2023
- 61,91420 of 35 Michigan cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Pontiac, MI
- $42,79132 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Pontiac, MI
- 25,6052.42 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Pontiac, MI
- 44.2%11,329 owners and 14,276 renter households
- Housing units in Pontiac, MI
- 28,2762,671 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Pontiac, MI
- 13.0%3,336 of 25,605 homes
- Land area of Pontiac, MI
- 19.9 sq mi3,113.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Pontiac, MI
- 3.3%at 618 kWh a month over the $42,791 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Pontiac, MI
- 158NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 255.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Pontiac, MI
- 196021,714 of 28,276 homes (76.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Pontiac, MI
- $110,600$1,007 gross rent a month, 10.93% of value a year
Housing and heating in Pontiac
Pontiac, MI: 21,714 of 28,276 homes were built before 1980 and 3,397 in 2000 or later. Pontiac, MI has 17,241 detached houses, 6,468 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 518 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Pontiac, MI
% of homes by decade built, Pontiac, MI
- 20pre-40
- 1140s
- 1950s
- 1260s
- 1470s
- 580s
- 690s
- 900s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Pontiac, MI
| Pontiac, MI | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac, MI, median year built | 1960 | 1975 | -15 years | 19 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, built before 1980 | 76.8% | 58.9% | +17.9 points | 21 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, built 2000 or later | 12.0% | 14.9% | -2.9 points | 10 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, detached houses | 61.0% | 67.8% | -6.8 points | 26 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 22.9% | 18.4% | +4.4 points | 11 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, mobile homes | 1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0 points | 12 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, renter households | 55.8% | 27.7% | +28.0 points | 3 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, median home value | $110,600 | $320,400 | -$209,800 | 30 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, median gross rent a month | $1,007 | $1,319 | -$312 | 26 of 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, people per household | 2.35 | 2.38 | -0.03 | 20 of 35 |
Cost of living with electricity in Pontiac
Pontiac, MI: 25,605 households at $1,168 a year per home for electricity (Oakland County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $29.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,287 a year per household.
| Group in Pontiac, MI | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Pontiac, MI median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac, MI, all households | 25,605 | $1,168 | $29.9 million | 2.73% |
| Pontiac, MI, homeowners | 11,329 | $1,335 | $15.1 million | 3.12% |
| Pontiac, MI, renters | 14,276 | $742 | $10.6 million | 1.73% |
Outage risk around Pontiac
Pontiac, MI, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 156 wind and 2 tornado, 255.2 per 100,000 residents of 61,914. Top gust near Pontiac, MI: 65 knots, 75 mph. Damage near Pontiac, MI: $11.9M.
Reports within 15 miles of Pontiac, MI
wind and tornado reports, Pontiac, MI
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| Pontiac, MI | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac, MI, 2015 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Pontiac, MI, 2016 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Pontiac, MI, 2017 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Pontiac, MI, 2018 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Pontiac, MI, 2019 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Pontiac, MI, 2020 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Pontiac, MI, 2021 | 33 | 2 | 35 |
| Pontiac, MI, 2022 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Pontiac, MI, 2023 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Pontiac, MI, 2024 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Pontiac, MI, 2025 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Analyst note on Pontiac
Household income in Pontiac, MI is $42,791; 11,329 of its 25,605 households own. Pontiac, MI counts 61,914 residents in 25,605 households, on 19.9 square miles. 3,336 of the 25,605 occupied homes in Pontiac, MI heat with electricity.
Pontiac, MI has 28,276 housing units, 2,671 of them vacant or seasonal. Pontiac, MI ranks 3 of 35 Michigan cities for the share of renter households (56%). Pontiac, MI ranks 3 of 35 Michigan cities for households without a vehicle (16.3%).
Pontiac, MI ranks 4 of 35 Michigan cities for the lowest median household income ($42,791).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Pontiac
Compare Pontiac with nearby cities
| City near Pontiac, MI | Distance from Pontiac | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac, MI (this page) | 0 mi | 61,914 | $42,791 | 1960 | $110,600 | 158 | 4.1% |
| Rochester Hills, MI | 6.6 mi east | 76,086 (+14,172) | $119,054 (+$76,263) | 1983 (+23 yr) | $377,400 (+$266,800) | 141 (-17) | 20.4% (+16.3 pts) |
| Troy, MI | 8.5 mi southeast | 87,307 (+25,393) | $119,299 (+$76,508) | 1977 (+17 yr) | $396,800 (+$286,200) | 157 (-1) | 20.2% (+16.2 pts) |
| Royal Oak, MI | 11.9 mi southeast | 57,880 (-4,034) | $95,182 (+$52,391) | 1956 (-4 yr) | $305,900 (+$195,300) | 160 (+2) | 24.2% (+20.1 pts) |
| Southfield, MI | 12.1 mi south | 76,025 (+14,111) | $65,848 (+$23,057) | 1969 (+9 yr) | $226,900 (+$116,300) | 160 (+2) | 15.0% (+10.9 pts) |
| Farmington Hills, MI | 12.2 mi south | 83,316 (+21,402) | $101,863 (+$59,072) | 1978 (+18 yr) | $333,200 (+$222,600) | 172 (+14) | 20.2% (+16.2 pts) |
ZIP codes in Pontiac
| ZIP area touching Pontiac, MI | Share of the ZIP's land inside Pontiac | Share of Pontiac's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 48340 (Pontiac, MI) | 100.0% | 38.5% |
| 48341 (Pontiac, MI) | 99.3% | 33.6% |
| 48342 (Pontiac, MI) | 100.0% | 26.3% |
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Questions on Pontiac
Pontiac: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Pontiac, MI: Michigan households pick a supplier and plan, and Oakland County lists 2 utilities.
Pontiac: how does it rank among Michigan cities?
Pontiac, MI: rank 20 of 35 by its 61,914 residents, rank 32 of 35 by $42,791 median income.
Pontiac: how many homes heat with electricity?
Pontiac, MI: 3,336 of 25,605 occupied homes, 13.0%; Oakland County 11.4%.
Pontiac: how much income goes to electricity?
At 618 kWh a month, 3.3% of the $42,791 median income in Pontiac, MI.
Pontiac: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Michigan yes; municipal and co-op areas around Pontiac, MI may be closed.
Pontiac: damaging storms reported nearby?
158 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Pontiac, MI, 2015 to 2025, 255.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Pontiac?
Pontiac, MI: median home built 1960; 21,714 of 28,276 homes (76.8%) predate 1980, 17,241 are detached and 6,468 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Pontiac, MI work from home?
1,040 of 25,583 workers.
How many Pontiac, MI households have no car?
4,167 households; 10,418 have two or more.
How many households in Pontiac, MI earn under $35,000?
10,522 of 25,605, against 1,117 at $150,000 or more.