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Bexley, OH


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Bexley, Ohio

Bexley, Ohio, in Franklin county, is 3 miles E of Columbus, Ohio. The city is included in the Columbus metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,203 people lived in Bexley.

The People and Families of Bexley

In Bexley, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bexley had a median family income of $83,363. Many people in Bexley make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Significantly, more adults in Bexley have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Ohio. In the city, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Bexley.)

Political Inclinations

Bexley residents donated more money ($33,900) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Bexley Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Bexley are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Bexley as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Bexley, 86% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Bexley; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

Bexley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBexley College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBexley Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBexley Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Bexley Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Bexley Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bexley Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Bexley People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bexley Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bexley, OH

Comparing Bexley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Senior Citizens32
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime54

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