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Bexley, Ohio

Introduction to 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.

Bexley History

The name of this city was suggested by Mr. Kilbounre who was an early resident. He chose this name after Bexley, England, where his family’s roots lay. It was established when the former Bullitt Park merged with the Lutheran Community of Pleasant Ridge. The area was incorporated as a village in 1908.

Bexley and nearby Attractions

  • Drexel Theater
  • Capital University Historic District
  • Bexley Square Shopping Center
  • Jeffrey Mansion
  • Jeffrey Park
  • Franklin Park

Things To Do In Bexley

Bexley is a beautiful and peaceful city with tree lined streets, excellent restaurants, and several art galleries. The opportunities for entertainment and relaxation are not exhausted with that because Bexley also has several parks and a community swimming pool. The Main Street has outlets offering shopping, dining, and several other entertainment opportunities.

Bexley Transportation

Port Columbus International Airport is nearby.

Bexley Higher Education

There are several institutions in the neighboring areas where one can pursue higher studies. Among them are Capital University, Devry Institute of Technology, Franklin University, and Columbus State Community College.

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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