Defiance, OH Housing Market
Warm MarketMetro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Defiance, OH metro area.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $186K
- Median days on market
- 55 days
- Months of supply
- 1.9
- Active inventory
- 82
- Homes sold
- 43
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 100.6%
- Data month
- May 2026
Pair this view with the rental property calculator, DSCR calculator, and cap rate calculator — or browse all calculators.
Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Competitive
- Buyer leverage
- Medium
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Easier buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Buy-in vs. U.S. · Appreciation
Watch-outs
- Low inventory with tight supply often means more competition on offers.
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Defiance, OH market summary
The Defiance, OH metro area housing market is heating up. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $186K, up 0.5% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 55 days on the market, 10.0% longer than a year ago.
There are 82 homes for sale — 0.0% fewer than last year. With 1.9 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 35 new listings were added during this period, down 12.5% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 100.6% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 44.2% of homes sell above their asking price.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
52
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Ohio Median
Investor takeaway
Prices are 59% below the national median on this sale snapshot — that can mean lower buy-in, but cash flow still depends on local rent, financing, and expenses.
Defiance, OH market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$180K
Price per sq ft
$131
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Months of supply
1.9
Sold above list
44.2%
Price drops
N/A
New listings
35
↓ 12.5% YoY
Pending sales
45
Off market in 2 weeks
42.2%
Defiance, OH housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in Defiance, OH?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in Defiance, OH is $186K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is Defiance, OH a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 1.9 months of supply, conditions often favor sellers (inventory is relatively tight versus sales pace). Buyers may need to move quickly and keep offers competitive.
How long do homes stay on the market in Defiance, OH?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in Defiance, OH is 55 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is Defiance, OH good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Defiance, OH can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in Defiance, OH?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Defiance, OH deals.
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National context
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.