Defiance County, Ohio
Defiance Real Estate and Local Guide
A northwest Ohio river city and county seat set at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee rivers, with a historic downtown and a small college. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Defiance best.
About the area
Living in Defiance, OH
The city grew around Fort Defiance, built in 1794 by General Anthony Wayne during the Northwest Indian War.
The housing market
Homes in Defiance
- About 68% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 73% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $134,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Defiance home
Fort Defiance Park
Site of the 1794 Fort Defiance at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee rivers, on the National Register of Historic Places
Defiance County Courthouse
Historic county courthouse in the county seat
Defiance College
Small liberal arts college affiliated with the United Church of Christ
Independence Dam State Park
State park about four miles east along the Maumee River with trails, picnic areas, and fishing
Kingsbury Park
City park with a public swimming pool and recreation facilities
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.