Market Intelligence Report — OH-580

Defiance, OH

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Ref. No: 2026-OH-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Competitive

Median Listing

$222K
-3.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

1.10
+38.3% YoY

Active Inventory

51
-24.6% YoY

Median DOM

44 Days
-13.0% YoY

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The Defiance market is currently Very Competitive, driven by robust demand with a pending ratio of 1.10. This strong demand continues to absorb available supply, with active listings contracting by 24.6% year-over-year. The market reflects sustained buyer interest despite overall price adjustments.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Defiance market right now.

Inventory levels continue to contract, with active listings down 24.6% and new listings declining by 9.5% year-over-year. Despite a 3.5% year-over-year decrease in the median listing price, demand remains robust, as evidenced by a pending ratio of 1.10, representing a significant increase of 38.3% over the past year. Days on market have notably decreased by 13.0% year-over-year, indicating a faster transaction pace.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$222K+0.9% MoM

Active Inventory

51-24.6% YoY

Days on Market

44-13.0% YoY

Sold Score™

97+38.3% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

97
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The rapid absorption of listings, with median days on market down 13.0% year-over-year, suggests that buyers are acting with urgency. Extremely tight inventory levels, marked by a 24.6% year-over-year decline in active listings, exert upward pressure on the pace of transactions. This environment necessitates prompt and decisive offers from prospective purchasers.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has decreased by 6.2% year-over-year, outpacing the 3.5% decline in the median listing price, suggesting some softening at higher price points. Median $/sqft also saw a modest decline of 3.3% year-over-year.

Supply Dynamics

51 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 38 per month.

Pricing Pressure
6.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -11.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -3.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
1.10

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.

Recommended For This Market

Very Competitive

Selling in Defiance, OH? Homes here are taking 7 days less to sell than last year.

Demand in Defiance, OH is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
110%
Median Days on Market
44 days
Inventory YoY
−25%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Defiance, OH
CBSA Code
19580
State
OH
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Defiance?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Defiance metro is classified as Very Competitive. Pending ratio is 1.10 with median days on market at 44.

  • Are home prices dropping in Defiance?+

    Median listing price is $222K, -3.5% year over year. 6.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Defiance?+

    The typical listing sits 44 days on market, a -13.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 38 per month.

  • What's happening in the Defiance luxury market?+

    The average listing price has decreased by 6.2% year-over-year, outpacing the 3.5% decline in the median listing price, suggesting some softening at higher price points. Median $/sqft also saw a modest decline of 3.3% year-over-year.

  • Where can I find a trusted Defiance real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 19580 · 36mo history