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Defiance, OH
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Defiance, OH
At a Glance
How Defiance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Defiance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Defiance a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Defiance residents earn a median household income of $63,118 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,890. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Defiance is $134,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,024. Median rent is $841/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Defiance reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,355/100K. The murder rate is 6.0/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Defiance hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Defiance has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.