Pontiac, MI vs Shreveport, LA
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.
Pontiac
75
#522 nationally
Shreveport
75.6
#442 nationally
Pontiac leads in walk score (41 vs 31). Pontiac leads in crime level (27.0 vs 33.7). Shreveport leads in median household income ($45,967 vs $40,307).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pontiac, MI | Shreveport, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#522) | 75.6 (#442) |
| Population | 61,689 | 177,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $140,484 | $146,721 |
| Median Household Income | $40,307 | $45,967 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 27.0 | 33.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+4.6 |
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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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75.6 Score
Shreveport, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$146,721
Population
177,959
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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