What it's like to live in Bexley
Bexley is a small city in Ohio with rent below the national average, household incomes running above the national average, crime rates well below the national average, and commutes that run shorter than most cities. Those factors carry real weight for anyone weighing where to move next.
The tradeoffs are worth naming plainly. Bexley deals with home prices well above the national average, air quality that falls short of national benchmarks, a population that has been shrinking, and cold winters.
The good
- Rent below the national average
- Higher-than-average incomes
- Low crime rates
- Short commutes
- Highly educated workforce
- Average class sizes
The not so good
- High home prices
- Air quality concerns
- Shrinking population
- Cold winters
How Bexley compares
Median household income
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
What it takes to move to Bexley
Based on Bexley's median rent, home value and household income
To rent
$2,536
up front: first month plus a typical one-month deposit
- Income to keep rent under 30%: $50,720 a year
- 48% of Bexley renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent
To buy
$105,560
a 20% down payment on the median home
- With 10% down: $52,780
- Homes cost 3.3× the typical local household income (US: 4.1×)
Moving costs, closing costs and taxes not included.
The details
Cost of living▼ 10% below US
$1,268/mo median rent
Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,268 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices are steep, with a median around $527,800. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.
Median home value $527,800 · 48% of renters cost-burdened
Job market
4.4% county unemployment
Unemployment in Franklin County is 4.4%, close to the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.
Franklin County (county-wide)
Safety▼ 44% below US
184 violent crimes per 100k
Pretty safe, all things considered. Violent crime sits below the national average, nothing alarming, just ordinary city-life awareness.
Property crime 1835/100k · Bexley Police Department · 2025 data
Getting around▼ 30% below US
18 min average commute
Commutes are reasonable, averaging 18.1 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 7 in 10 workers drive to work; 27% work from home.
How workers get to work
Climate
Summers are warm, with highs around 84°F, and winters are cold, with lows around 25°F and snow a regular occurrence. Rainfall is regular throughout the year.
Average month
30-year averages, 1991–2020
Education & workforce▲ 114% above US
77% bachelor's degree or higher
This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.
Schools
6 public schools inside the boundary
There are 6 public schools inside the boundary and 2 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1, slightly above the national average of 16:1.
Parks & recreation
The nearest national park or historic site is Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (46 miles away). There are 4 national parks and sites within a day's drive.
Bottom line
Bexley's strongest points are rent below the national average and household incomes running above the national average; the main tradeoffs are home prices well above the national average and air quality that falls short of national benchmarks. A year of median rent ($1,268/mo) equals 10% of the median household income here, less than the 21% typical nationwide. It tends to suit people watching their budget, anyone prioritizing low crime, and remote workers (27% of workers here already work from home).
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