Detroit metro, MI relocation guide
Moving to Pontiac, MI
$154,900Median listing price
OaklandArea
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About Pontiac
Pontiacee-ak) is a city in and the county seat of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Oakland County.



Home prices in Pontiac
The median listing price in Pontiac is $154,900.
Top places in Pontiac
- Detroit Zoo
- Cranbrook
Commuting from Pontiac
- Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~35–45 minutes** (OSRM routing; read September 2026).
- **SMART** buses serve Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, with FAST express routes on Woodward, Gratiot, and Michigan avenues into downtown.
- **Amtrak's Wolverine** (Chicago–Pontiac) stops here.
Pontiac FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pontiac, MI?
The median listing price in Pontiac is $154,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Pontiac, MI?
Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~35–45 minutes** (OSRM routing; read September 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.