How long do people stay in their homes in Defiance, OH?
21.2% (±3.3 points) of households in Defiance, OH moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.1% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 21.2% (±3.3 points)
- Since before 2000
- 21.1%
When households in Defiance moved in
| Moved in | Defiance | Defiance County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 3.6% (±1.6 points) | 2.9% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 17.6% (±2.9 points) | 14.6% | 18.7% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 41.1% (±3.7 points) | 37.0% | 38.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 16.7% (±3.7 points) | 17.1% | 16.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8.1% (±1.5 points) | 11.6% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 13.0% (±2.3 points) | 16.8% | 11.7% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Defiance, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Defiance County (17.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (22.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Defiance
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance | — | 21.2% (±3.3 points) | — |
| Noble Township (Defiance County) | 2.8 mi | 23.7% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Defiance Township | 2.9 mi | 17.3% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Defiance County) | 4.6 mi | 18.7% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Defiance County) | 6.5 mi | 9.4% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| Auglaize Township (Paulding County) | 7.0 mi | 12.1% (±8.4 points) | Lower |
| Tiffin Township (Defiance County) | 7.5 mi | 15.5% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Defiance County) | 7.6 mi | 10.5% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Adams Township (Defiance County) | 8.3 mi | 19.1% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Highland Township (Defiance County), OH (9.4%), Auglaize Township (Paulding County), OH (12.1%), Delaware Township (Defiance County), OH (10.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Defiance County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noble Township (Defiance County) | 23.7% (±7.1 points) |
| 2 | Hicksville | 23.4% (±9.2 points) |
| 3 | Ney | 22.5% (±12.0 points) |
| 4 | Milford Township (Defiance County) | 22.1% (±16.6 points) |
| 5 | Sherwood | 21.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 6 | Defiance | 21.2% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 | Adams Township (Defiance County) | 19.1% (±15.2 points) |
| 8 | Richland Township (Defiance County) | 18.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 9 | Hicksville Township | 18.6% (±6.7 points) |
| 10 | Defiance Township | 17.3% (±3.7 points) |
| 11 | Tiffin Township (Defiance County) | 15.5% (±11.0 points) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Defiance County) | 12.0% (±6.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Defiance County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Defiance
How often do people move in Defiance?
21.2% of households in Defiance, OH moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Defiance have?
21.1% of households in Defiance have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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