Frisco, TX vs Pontiac, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Pontiac
75
#522 nationally
Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $40,307). Pontiac leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Pontiac leads in cost of living index (84 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frisco, TX | Pontiac, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#895) | 75 (#522) |
| Population | 219,587 | 61,689 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $649,173 | $140,484 |
| Median Household Income | $134,891 | $40,307 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 27.0 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+10.6 |
C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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C
75 Score
Pontiac, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$140,484
Population
61,689
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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