Full Brewery Profile

Pontiac, MI 48342

2 active breweries · Population 17,227 · Michigan

Looking at Pontiac, Michigan (48342) as a brewery market: 2 active breweries, BDI of 11.6 (Above Average) with a walkability score of 93.0 and the opportunity model flags it as Low Opportunity. Below you'll find the full profile — concentration relative to population, how walkable the cluster is for visitors, and how the demographics line up against current competition.

At a Glance

Density Index
11.6
Above Average · #1,567 nationally
Walkability
93.0
Excellent Brewery Crawl
Opportunity
36.8
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
2
Population 17,227

Density — BDI 11.6

Above Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 48342 ranks #1,567 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 93.0

Excellent Brewery Crawl
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 2
Cluster Density 2 in 0.5mi

Walkability is calculated from Walk Score, transit data, and how tightly clustered breweries are. A score above 60 means you can chain several taprooms on foot.

Opportunity — BOS 36.8

Low Opportunity
Median Income $33,750
Age 25–44 8.9%
Bachelor's+ 9.5%

Opportunity score weights income, target demographics (25–44), education, and current competition. Higher means an under-served market with the right customer base.

Active Breweries in 48342

NameTypeAddress
Exferimentation Brewing CompanyMicro7 N Saginaw StWebsite
Fillmore 13 BreweryBrewpub7 N Saginaw StWebsite

Drill Into Specific Metrics

🍺 Density Breakdown BDI ranking, type mix, and national comparison 🚶 Walkability Analysis BWS, walkable crawls, and transit access 📊 Opportunity Score Demographics, income, and market verdict 📈 Michigan Market Health State openings, closures, and trend

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