City profile
Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · Population 11,294
Pontiac is a town in Livingston County, IL with about 11,294 residents and a typical home value near $116,000. It is 57 miles from Champaign, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
185
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$116,300
Typical monthly housing
$832
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
72
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 72/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Riverine flooding, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
77 mi to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 72% Republican
Community
Population
11,294
Black population
9.3%
County
Livingston County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 11,294 residents
- Typical home value about $116,000
- 57 miles from Champaign, IL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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