Defiance County

Nestled in the northwestern corner of Ohio, Defiance County is home to 38,258 residents and holds 16,570 housing units. The county has a notably high homeownership rate of 78.6 percent, reflecting a population with strong ties to the area, and renters pay a median gross rent of $826 per month. The median household income stands at $73,615. Residents have relatively short commutes, averaging 19.0 minutes to work, and only 1.7 percent of workers do their jobs from home, suggesting most employment is tied to specific physical locations such as manufacturing facilities, retail, or service businesses. The county seat of Defiance sits at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee rivers, and the broader county economy has historically been anchored by manufacturing and agriculture. With a modest population and high owner-occupancy, the housing stock here tends to reflect a community where long-term residency is common.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.