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Defiance County, OH home prices

Defiance County, OH: the typical home is worth $186,076 as of 2026-05, up +3.7% over the past year and +121.6% since 2000. Listings run about $129/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Defiance County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.7%Cooling
Valuation-32%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market46 daysBalanced

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1979: $41,617 → 2026: $186,076 (4.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$186,0762026-05
1-year+3.7%
5-year+29.7%
10-year+75.8%
Since 2000+121.6%
Population38k2024
Median income$72,2412023 · 2.6× income
New homes/yr462024
Price / sq ft$129listings
Days on market462026-06
Active listings452026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $186,076, homes in Defiance County sit 14% below the Ohio median ($216,855) and 20% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #65 of 88 Ohio counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 46 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.6× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~32% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Paulding County, OH ($163,833) · Williams County, OH ($183,334) · Henry County, OH ($213,155) · Fulton County, OH ($229,113) · De Kalb County, IN ($255,286) · Putnam County, OH ($258,451)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Defiance County, OH?
The typical home in Defiance County is worth $186,076 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Defiance County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.7% over the past year and +121.6% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Defiance County affordable?
At 2.6× the local median income of $72,241, Defiance County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Defiance County?
Homes here take a median of 46 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$83,984
2001$88,171
2002$91,480
2003$93,527
2004$96,206
2005$100,114
2006$100,786
2007$99,407
2008$97,361
2009$94,946
2010$90,701
2011$89,279
2012$88,863
2013$92,925
2014$99,146
2015$100,743
2016$104,157
2017$108,704
2018$112,364
2019$119,334
2020$123,773
2021$137,702
2022$148,974
2023$156,107
2024$164,789
2025$177,657
2026$184,231