How much do homeowners pay a month in Defiance, OH?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Defiance, OH pay a median of $1,121 (±$52) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $491 (±$31).
59.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Defiance, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,077 in 2015–2019 to $1,121 in 2020–2024 (+4.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,121 (±$52)
- Without a mortgage
- $491 (±$31)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 59.1%
Monthly owner costs in Defiance
| Defiance | Defiance County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,121 (±$52) | $1,216 (±$46) | $1,517 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $491 (±$31) | $504 (±$25) | $588 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 59.1% (±5.0 points) | 55.9% (±3.0 points) | 60.6% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,495 (±$141) | $1,750 (±$78) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Defiance, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Defiance County ($1,216).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($1,517).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Defiance County, Defiance ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1853 of 2,330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Defiance have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,077 (±$62) | $1,121 (±$52) | +4.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,444 (±$62) | $1,495 (±$141) | +3.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $112,900 (±$5,427) | $139,900 (±$11,548) | +23.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Defiance
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance | — | $1,121 (±$52) | — |
| Noble Township (Defiance County) | 2.8 mi | $1,271 (±$98) | Higher |
| Defiance Township | 2.9 mi | $1,114 (±$50) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Defiance County) | 4.6 mi | $1,459 (±$242) | Higher |
| Highland Township (Defiance County) | 6.5 mi | $1,028 (±$312) | Not measurably different |
| Auglaize Township (Paulding County) | 7.0 mi | $1,260 (±$213) | Not measurably different |
| Tiffin Township (Defiance County) | 7.5 mi | $1,244 (±$391) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Defiance County) | 7.6 mi | $1,377 (±$196) | Higher |
| Adams Township (Defiance County) | 8.3 mi | $1,616 (±$195) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Noble Township (Defiance County), OH ($1,271), Richland Township (Defiance County), OH ($1,459), Delaware Township (Defiance County), OH ($1,377).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Defiance County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Tiffin Township (Defiance County) | $1,244 (±$391) |
| 8 | Mark Township | $1,234 (±$760) |
| 9 | Hicksville | $1,205 (±$157) |
| 10 | Sherwood | $1,190 (±$378) |
| 11 | Milford Township (Defiance County) | $1,188 (±$380) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Defiance County) | $1,162 (±$75) |
| 13 | Defiance | $1,121 (±$52) |
| 14 | Defiance Township | $1,114 (±$50) |
| 15 | Highland Township (Defiance County) | $1,028 (±$312) |
| 16 | Ney | $931 (±$213) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Defiance County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Defiance
What is the average mortgage payment in Defiance?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Defiance, OH is $1,121 (±$52) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Defiance?
Owners without a mortgage in Defiance pay a median of $491 (±$31) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Defiance gone up?
In Defiance, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,077 in 2015–2019 to $1,121 in 2020–2024 (+4.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance city, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance city, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance city, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Defiance city, Ohio (place:21308, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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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.
Figures last updated on .
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