Housing in Defiance, IA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$198,669

Defiance vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Defiance is highlighted.

Median Home Value

13th%ilemost expensive$84,300show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$84,300

Median Rent

N/A

Total Housing Units

109

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Owner Occupied

85.4%

Renter Occupied

14.6%

Median Property Tax

$974

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$554

Housing Types

Single Family

92.7%

Multi-Family

6.4%

Mobile Home

0.9%

The median home value in Defiance, IA is $84,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Defiance is $198,669. About 85.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1942. There are 109 total housing units.