Why Live in Pontiac
Pontiac is a suburban neighborhood known for its historical ties to General Motors and its recent resurgence with new employers like Amazon and United Wholesale Lending. The area features a variety of home styles, including single-story ranch, shotgun-style, American Foursquare, and colonial revival homes, often situated on tree-lined streets with sidewalks. Pontiac boasts eight major parks offering amenities such as playgrounds, sports fields, and fishing spots, along with 22 smaller neighborhood parks. The downtown district, centered around the Woodward Avenue loop, includes local art galleries, breweries, restaurants, and the Flagstar Strand Theatre, which hosts national and local artists. For shopping, residents have access to grocery stores and a nearby Costco, with downtown Detroit located 30 miles southeast for additional options. Interstate 75 and Woodward Avenue provide connectivity to Detroit and Northern Michigan, with the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 46 miles away. Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, a Level II Trauma Center, is one of the city's largest employers. The neighborhood experiences cold winters with frequent snow.
Home Trends in Pontiac, MI
On average, homes in Pontiac, MI sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Pontiac, MI over the last 12 months is $147,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$147,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$147,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$145,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$128,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$134
Number of Homes for Sale
99
Last 12 months Home Sales
506
Median List Price
$149,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
