Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Pontiac
Pontiac, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$697
Population
10,825
Renter Mix
36% Rent
An affordable, automobile inspired small town
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Pontiac is a historic small town full of small businesses, local museums, community parks, and affordable apartment rentals. Residents appreciate the city’s local history, which can be explored at the Catherine Yost House Museum and the Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum. Pontiac boasts an array of amenities, from movie theaters and local markets to specialty shops and small restaurants.
Chautauqua Park offers playgrounds and wooded green spaces perfect for picnicking with the family. The Pontiac AMTRAK station and easy access to Interstate 55 and the Pontiac Municipal Airport makes commuting in the area easier than ever. Residents can take I-55 all the way into Bloomington, located less than an hour’s drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,920
Average: $65,633
Education
1,553
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,511
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pontiac has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pontiac, IL is $558 for a studio, $697 for one bedroom, $895 for two bedrooms, and $951 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pontiac has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$697/month
189 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pontiac, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
219 Students
Public
Grades K-5
220 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
359 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
311 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
638 Students
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Points of Interest
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Commuter Rail
Airports
- Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.