Housing by town in Defiance County, Ohio
Defiance County, Ohio has 16 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $846 (±$56) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $747 in 2015–2019 (+13.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Tiffin Township (Defiance County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,134) and Highland Township (Defiance County) the lowest ($644).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $846 (±$56)
- Households that rent
- 20.7%
- Median household income
- $73,064
- Places
- 16
Cities, towns and townships in Defiance County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Township (Defiance County) | — | 13.3% | $84,290 | $196,900 | $2,361 |
| Defiance | $853 | 30.9% | $61,439 | $139,900 | $1,495 |
| Defiance Township | $848 | 26.0% | $66,082 | $136,900 | $1,449 |
| Delaware Township (Defiance County) | $929 | 10.6% | $91,250 | $184,300 | $1,603 |
| Farmer Township | — | 15.0% | $83,906 | $283,900 | $2,462 |
| Hicksville | $775 | 23.9% | $63,088 | $157,600 | $1,508 |
| Hicksville Township | $780 | 19.2% | $64,685 | $162,100 | $1,682 |
| Highland Township (Defiance County) | $644 | 7.2% | $81,711 | $164,100 | $1,842 |
| Mark Township | — | 11.3% | $91,938 | $148,900 | $1,377 |
| Milford Township (Defiance County) | — | 8.5% | $105,795 | $263,500 | $2,464 |
| Ney | $875 | 23.3% | $74,821 | $141,700 | $1,375 |
| Noble Township (Defiance County) | $901 | 31.6% | $66,563 | $169,200 | $1,793 |
| Richland Township (Defiance County) | $1,058 | 13.3% | $89,362 | $215,200 | $2,445 |
| Sherwood | $950 | 12.1% | $84,167 | $137,500 | $1,346 |
| Tiffin Township (Defiance County) | $1,134 | 11.3% | $76,786 | $151,400 | $1,568 |
| Washington Township (Defiance County) | $1,035 | 7.7% | $90,000 | $184,200 | $2,047 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,800 | $33,000 | $52,750 |
| 2 people | $22,600 | $37,700 | $60,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,400 | $67,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,100 | $75,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,900 | $81,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,650 | $87,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,450 | $93,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,200 | $99,500 |
How the places in Defiance County rank across Ohio
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Crime reported to police in Defiance County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 141 | 346 | 903 | 38,315 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 51 | 132 | 310 | 802 | 38,660 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 63 | 163 | 279 | 721 | 38,722 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Defiance County recorded 63 violent and 279 property crimes, 163 and 721 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Defiance County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance County Sheriff's Office | 18,057 | 17 | 73 |
| Defiance Police Department | 17,213 | 37 | 180 |
| Hicksville Police Department | 3,452 | 9 | 26 |
ZIP codes in Defiance County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43512 | 28,022 | $860 | $158,800 | $71,841 | 22.6% |
| 43526 | 6,464 | $777 | $168,400 | $66,912 | 17.1% |
| 43556 | 1,670 | $940 | $195,900 | $73,125 | 10.1% |
| 43549 | 1,317 | $895 | $180,300 | $84,189 | 7.2% |
| 43536 | 338 | — | $133,200 | $68,625 | 0.0% |
| 43519 | 257 | — | $114,700 | $78,114 | 8.7% |
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Questions about Defiance County
What is the crime rate in Defiance County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Defiance County recorded 163 violent and 721 property crimes per 100,000 residents (63 violent and 279 property crimes in all).
Which place in Defiance County has the highest rent?
Tiffin Township (Defiance County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,134 (±$16) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Defiance County has the lowest rent?
Highland Township (Defiance County) has the lowest median gross rent, $644 (±$199) a month.
What is the median rent in Defiance County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Defiance County is $846 (±$56) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Defiance County, OH
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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