Living in Bexley, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bexley · Census data 2020–2024
Bexley has 13,114 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $157,841 (121% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $527,800, the median rent is $1,268/month.
Bexley at a glance
- Population
- 13,114
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $157,841State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $527,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,268/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Bexley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 121% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 146% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bexley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bexley the median home value is $527,800, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,744 a month in housing costs.
Bexley median household income
The median household income in Bexley is $157,841 and the income per person is $78,938. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Bexley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,805
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.67
Bexley demographics
- Population
- 13,114
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 4,460
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bexley ›
Education in Bexley
76.9% of adults 25 and older in Bexley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 36.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bexley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 27%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Bexley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley | 13,114 | $157,841 | $527,800 | $1,268 |
| Whitehall | 20,019 | $51,759 | $159,600 | $1,145 |
| Columbus | 914,802 | $66,082 | $252,900 | $1,295 |
| Blacklick Estates | 8,389 | $69,368 | $165,000 | $1,358 |
| Grandview Heights | 8,647 | $117,672 | $583,300 | $1,750 |
| Gahanna | 35,486 | $109,061 | $350,900 | $1,466 |
| Brice | 161 | $56,853 | $262,500 | $1,131 |
| Marble Cliff | 850 | $136,500 | $815,500 | $1,193 |
| Obetz | 7,330 | $87,304 | $220,900 | $1,379 |
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What is the median household income in Bexley, OH?
The median household income in Bexley is $157,841, 121% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bexley?
The median home value in Bexley is $527,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Bexley?
The median gross rent in Bexley is $1,268 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Bexley, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 121% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 146% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bexley?
The median age in Bexley is 37.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Bexley?
The average commute to work in Bexley is 18 minutes; 27% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bexley?
The unemployment rate in Bexley is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bexley?
76.9% of adults in Bexley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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