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Bexley

A city of 13,114 people in Ohio
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Outdoors in Bexley

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Map of Bexley: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land3.4%52 of 1,554 acres
Trails1.2 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves34 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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Robert P. Duncan House

Robert P. Duncan House

Mediterranean Revival · on the Register since 1984

Robert P. Duncan House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 23, 1984. It is significant for its architecture at the state level. Its architecture is described as Mediterranean Revival.

7 on the National Register · #88 in OHHistoric places →
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Living in Bexley

Housing in Bexley

$583K▲ 3.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bexley home is worth about $583,000, up 3.7% in a year, 134% above the Ohio typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market39
Sale-to-list99.9%
Sold in May28
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Bexley

C

Safety Grade C

Bexley reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 73% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Bexley 1.8
Ohio 2.9
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Bexley 18.2
Ohio 14.7
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Bexley

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Most working residents leave Bexley for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (54%), Gahanna (3%) and Dublin (2%). Half commute less than 6 miles.

Columbus
54%
Gahanna
3%
Dublin
2%
New Albany
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bexley →

Health in Bexley

A+

Health Grade A+

Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

24better than OH·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 6 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbus · 2.6 mi · ER
Osu Total Health Care Center Outpatient Care EastColumbus · 1.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bexley · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bexley →

Natural hazards in Bexley

46
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bexley →

Climate in Bexley

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Bexley has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 24°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
65° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Bexley →

Schools in Bexley

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A

School Grade A

The public schools Bexley’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 93% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#49Best public schoolsof 621 in OH
DistrictBexley CitySchools7

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.

Bexley is a college town

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13%

of Bexley’s residents are enrolled in college. Capital University has about 2,308 students on campus.

College Scorecard · IPEDSColleges in Bexley →

Bexley’s library

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Bexley Public Library2411 E. Main St. · part of Bexley Public Library
Fine-freeE-books60 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Bexley Public Library →
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