Pontiac, MI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Pontiac's Demographic Profile

Pontiac has 25,788 households and a median income of $38,304, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 65,239
# Households 25,788
Median age 36
Median household income $38,304
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 14,542
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pontiac $206 127,026 SF 7.00%
Auburn Hills $258 195,089 SF 7.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pontiac $172 38,399 SF 7.75%
Auburn Hills $147 47,449 SF 7.75%
Waterford $159 74,398 SF 4.00%
Orion Township $196 53,078 SF 7.75%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Pontiac $214 9,860 SF
Auburn Hills $302 4,117 SF
Sylvan Lake $342 5,278 SF
Keego Harbor $342 5,255 SF
Waterford $174 8,098 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Pontiac $119 16,344 SF 9.31%
Waterford $171 7,300 SF 7.71%
Independence Township $191 11,500 SF 7.71%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Pontiac

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Premier Office Building with Lab Space

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

  • 459,989 SF Office Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

Undisclosed

Pontiac, MI 48342

  • 5,394 SF Retail Building
  • $750,000
For Sale

1196 Joslyn Ave

Pontiac, MI 48340

  • 2,200 SF Specialty
  • $350,000
For Sale

2600 Auburn Rd

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

  • 22,290 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,009,150
For Sale

55 E Silverdome Industrial Park

Pontiac, MI 48342

  • 74,026 SF Industrial Building
  • $11,665,553
For Sale

Pontiac’s Little Art Theatre

Pontiac, MI 48342

  • 7,200 SF Retail Building
  • $1,400,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Pontiac pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Pontiac $210 50,595 SF
Auburn Hills $228 74,544 SF
Lake Angelus $388 1,236 SF
Sylvan Lake $246 4,552 SF
Keego Harbor $246 4,178 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Pontiac alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Pontiac or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Pontiac 65,239 25,788 36 $38,304 2 14,542 1%
Lake Angelus 314 133 51 $91,447 2 5 -2%
Sylvan Lake 1,556 781 54 $104,006 2 155 -3%
Keego Harbor 3,002 1,441 41 $63,108 2 586 2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Pontiac, MI and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Pontiac

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Is Pontiac a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Pontiac offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Pontiac?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Pontiac. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Pontiac?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Pontiac. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Pontiac compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Pontiac. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Pontiac acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Pontiac, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.