Cost of Living in Bexley, OH

Population 13,324 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

132
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bexley is a smaller Ohio community of around 13000 residents, where median household incomes of $152,526 and housing costs ($489,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located <5 miles east of Columbus, Bexley falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 108% higher than Columbus' $235,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 160
Rent 91

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bexley

The median home value in Bexley is $488,600 — 60% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,190/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $152,526/year is 105% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 63.0°F and lows of 43.9°F, with about 28.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Bexley has a cost of living index of 132 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 32% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$488,600
60% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$560,731
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
9% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
34.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$686
1 BR
$748
2 BR
$929
3 BR
$1,199
4 BR
$1,374
Owner-occupied 78.3%
Renter-occupied 21.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,190
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,804/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
19.1 min
29% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
25.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.6%
Carpooled
4.5%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
6.1%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
25.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.2%
State rate 5.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$152,526
105% above avg
Per Capita Income
$77,635
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
24% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Labor Force Participation
66.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 40.4%
Graduate degree 34.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.8
Male median age 37.9
Female median age 37.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.0°F
Avg Low
43.9°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374151647482858478665242
Low °F 222432425262656457453527
Precip" 3.002.413.623.853.994.334.673.743.142.902.793.13
Snow" 9.57.64.10.50.00.00.00.00.00.21.25.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
37.3%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
265
PM2.5 days
91
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,482
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bexley, OH?

Bexley has a cost index of 132 (100 = national average). It is 32% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bexley, OH?

The median gross rent in Bexley is $1,190 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bexley?

The median home value in Bexley is $488,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bexley?

The median household income in Bexley is $152,526 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bexley, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bexley is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Bexley, OH affordable?

Bexley is above average in cost of living, with an index of 132 — about 32% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Bexley?

Bexley has average high temperatures of 63.0°F and average lows of 43.9°F. Annual precipitation is 41.6". Average annual snowfall is 28.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bexley at a Glance

Population
13,324
Median Income
$152,526
Home Value
$488,600
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
63.0°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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