City of Pontiac: Fact Sheet
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| The first settlers arrived in what is now the City of Pontiac in 1818 at the crossroads of the Saginaw Indian Tail (now Woodward/Dixie Highway) and the Clinton River. Pontiac offers affordable housing, easy access to major roads, fine dining and entertainment. It is the county seat of Oakland County. The city was incorporated in 1861. |
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Area
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approx. 20 square miles |
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Population
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66,337 (2000 census) |
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Dwelling Units
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24,234 (2000 census) |
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Household Income
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$35,709 (2000 Census in 1999 Dollars) |
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Per Capita Income
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$13,324 (2000 Census in 1999 Dollars) |
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Employment
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31,075 (2002 SEMCOG data) |
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Median Housing Value
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$219,800 (2000 Census in 2000 Dollars) |
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Altitude
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943 feet |
| Pontiac |
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17 th Largest city in Southeastern Michigan |
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Has a strong mayor form of government |
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Fifth safest city in the nation |
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| Largest Private Employers |
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General Motors |
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St. Joseph Mercy Oakland |
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POH Medical Center |
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Electronic Data Systems |
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| Nearby Colleges & Universities |
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Walsh College, Oakland
University, Great Lakes University, Central Michigan University |
