Hamilton, OH 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.
Hamilton
71.3
#994 nationally
Pontiac
75
#522 nationally
Hamilton leads in crime level (8.6 vs 27.0). Hamilton leads in median household income ($52,995 vs $40,307). Pontiac leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 25.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamilton, OH | Pontiac, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#994) | 75 (#522) |
| Population | 62,997 | 61,689 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,935 | $140,484 |
| Median Household Income | $52,995 | $40,307 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 27.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | D+10.6 |
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71.3 Score
Hamilton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$308,935
Population
62,997
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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