Pontiac, MI vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Spring Valley leads in crime level (13.2 vs 27.0). Pontiac leads in cost of living index (84 vs 126). Spring Valley leads in median household income ($50,749 vs $40,307).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pontiac, MI | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#522) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 61,689 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $140,484 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $40,307 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 27.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+11.8 |
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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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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