Defiance County, OH

County

Rent in Defiance

Median Gross Rent

$846

Rent-to-Income Ratio

25.3%

Renter Share

20.7%

Median Renter Income

$46,152

Avg Household Size

2.3

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $642
1 Bedroom: $698
2 Bedrooms: $845
3 Bedrooms: $888
4 Bedrooms: $1,272

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 67.1%
$1,000-$1,500: 22.1%
$1,500-$2,000: 1.2%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.1%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 9.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 35.9%
20-30% (moderate): 26.5%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 11.9%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 15.8%
Not Computed: 9.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $79,384
Renter Households: $46,152

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 86.3%
$1,000-$1,500: 3.6%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.6%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 9.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Defiance County

Neighborhoods in Defiance County

Ayersville / Southerton

Holgate Avenue Historic District

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources