Pontiac Apartments for Rent

Pontiac, Michigan

No, it's not named after the car, but the Native American chief. Pontiac is about 30 miles northwest of Detroit. That's about a 30 minute to an hour drive, depending on traffic. Pontiac is near the major transportation route of 59, which feeds into Interstate 75, which goes down into Detroit. It's near the neighboring communities of Waterford, Auburn Hills, Lake Angelus, and Bloomfield.

The population of Pontiac is about 65,000. It's a diverse group of about 48% black, 40% white, 13% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 7% unlisted racial identity, and about 4% of mixed identity. Pontiac is mostly urban, blue-collar folks, and the average household income is about $31,000. For a family, the average is about $36,000. It is home to a General Motors manufacturing plant and the Chysler World Headquarters, but due to downsizing at both, the population has been decreasing. Other than these, the city and county are the main employers.

Apartments and Neighborhoods in Pontiac

Apartment choices closest to Interstate 75 include Bloomfield Orchards on  South Blvd East, and Bloomfield Orchards on South Blvd

Things to Do in Pontiac

A lot of Detroit residents wander up into Pontiac every year for its famous "Arts, Beats, and Eats Festival". As you might guess from the name, it's got lots of food, lots of music, and lots of art on display. It usually happens on Labor Day Weekend. Pontiac has a number of city parks, including Hawthorne Park on North Telegraph road, Perry Mount Park on University Drive, and Crystal Lake Park on the end of Lake Street. Oakland Pointe is a shopping center in the northwest corner of Pontiac. There are also small retail shops and restaurants