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Bexley.
About
Life in Bexley
Bexley is a community of 13,324 people in Ohio. The median household income is $157,841, median rent runs about $1,268 per month, and median home values are around $527,800. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Bexley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
-10.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from Israel
Who lives in Bexley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bexley, the largest foreign-born group is from Israel (8.1%), and 2.2% of residents speak Arabic at home.
Under 18
27.1%
of residents
65 and Older
13.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.0%
of households
Married Couples
62.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.67
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Bexley
In Bexley, rent runs 23% above the OH average, and home values are 146% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,379
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1944
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $575,560 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Bexley and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Franklin County, which includes Bexley, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Bexley: Franklin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Franklin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bexley is less than 1% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bexley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Columbus, OH metro area
Commute18.1 min avg
How Bexley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bexley, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 44% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bexley runs 44% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
183.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,835.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bexley Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Franklin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Franklin County, which includes Bexley, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $147,850 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $559,750 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,200 |
| 2022 | 21 | Winter Weather | $16,100 |
| 2021 | 16 | Winter Weather | $103,600 |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $206,050 |
| 2019 | 25 | Winter Weather | $251,250 |
| 2018 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $959,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Franklin County, county-wide
Bexley is less than 1% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Franklin County, which includes Bexley, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
147
per year
Moderate Days
213
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Franklin County, county-wide
Bexley is less than 1% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bexley has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.00" |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.62" |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.85" |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 3.99" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.33" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.67" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.74" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.14" |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 2.90" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 2.79" |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.13" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bexley
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bexley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
River Vista Health and Wellness Llc
Psychiatric · 2 mi away · Columbus
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Columbus
Grant Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Columbus
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bexley
Bexley's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 76.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
76.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Bexley
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,585 students · in-state tuition $44,304 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,937 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
4.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 45,638 students · in-state tuition $13,641 · 83% graduate · median earnings $67,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,562 students · in-state tuition $9,552 · 50% graduate · median earnings $57,435 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,157 students · in-state tuition $36,598 · 68% graduate · median earnings $59,196 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbus College of Art & Design
2.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $42,200 · 60% graduate · median earnings $47,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 760 students · in-state tuition $36,422 · 49% graduate · median earnings $54,622 (10 yrs after entry)
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
4.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 532 students · in-state tuition $28,500 · 81% graduate · median earnings $77,859 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bexley
Bexley has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
46 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
54 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bexley
Bexley Public Library
2411 E. Main St., Bexley
Cities Near Bexley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bexley FAQ
Is Bexley, Ohio affordable?⌄
Bexley's median rent is $1,268/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $157,841/year. Median home value is $527,800.
Is Bexley, Ohio safe?⌄
Bexley's violent crime rate was 184 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1835 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bexley, Ohio?⌄
Franklin County, which includes Bexley, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bexley, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Bexley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,268/month and median household income is $157,841/year. The median home value is $527,800. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bexley, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Bexley is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from