Bexley is a somewhat small city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 12,887 people and three associated neighborhoods, Bexley is the 129th largest community in Ohio. Much of the housing stock in Bexley was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic cities in the country.
Bexley home prices are not only among the most expensive in Ohio, but Bexley real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Of important note, Bexley is also a city of artists. Bexley has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Bexley’s character.
Also of interest is that Bexley has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Bexley telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 19.75% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Bexley is also a college town, where lots of students live while attending area colleges. Because of the high percentage of people living in Bexley enrolled in college, Bexley has a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards the needs and activities of students.
Because of many things, Bexley is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Bexley a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Bexley has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Bexley’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Bexley. 76.93% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Bexley in 2022 was $71,518, which is wealthy relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $286,072 for a family of four.
Bexley is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Bexley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bexley residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Bexley include German, English, Irish, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Bexley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and Spanish.