What are the schools like in Bexley, OH?

Bexley is served primarily by Bexley City. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.

What is the median household income in Bexley?

The median household income in Bexley, OH is $138,929 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Bexley, OH?

Bexley has an average high temperature of 37.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

Bexley, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bexley, OH affordable or expensive?

Bexley's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bexley is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $458,900 and the median rent is $1,187 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bexley, OH?

Bexley has a violent crime rate of 120.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2412.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bexley, OH a Good Place to Live?

Bexley is a small city of 13,537 in Ohio, with a median household income of $138,929 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Bexley stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Bexley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bexley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.5

Bexley's overall cost of living index is 94.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bexley costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bexley, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$458,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,187	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$138,929	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bexley's violent crime rate is 120.6 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

120.6 /100k

Property Crime

2412.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bexley is served primarily by Bexley City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bexley, OH	National Avg
School District	Bexley City	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	76.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bexley sees average highs of 37.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bexley, OH
Average High — January	37.1°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bexley, OH	National Avg
Population	13,537	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Whitehall, OH 3 mi Columbus, OH 3 mi Blacklick Estates, OH 6 mi Grandview Heights, OH 6 mi Gahanna, OH 6 mi

Bexley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bexley, OH affordable or expensive?

Bexley's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bexley roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $458,900 and median rent is $1,187/month.

What is the crime rate in Bexley, OH?

Bexley's violent crime rate is 120.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2412.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bexley?

Public schools in Bexley are operated by Bexley City. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 76.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bexley, OH a good place to live?

Bexley, OH has a population of 13,537, a median household income of $138,929, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bexley?

Bexley averages 37.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bexley?

The population of Bexley, Ohio is 13,537 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bexley?

Key numbers for living in Bexley: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $458,900, median household income $138,929, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bexley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.