City profile
Defiance, OH
Defiance County · Population 17,276
Defiance is a town in Defiance County, OH with about 17,276 residents and a typical home value near $140,000. It is 43 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$139,900
Typical monthly housing
$929
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
71
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 42/100
Nearest major airport
83 mi to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
17,276
Black population
2.8%
County
Defiance County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸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 17,276 residents
- Typical home value about $140,000
- 43 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
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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