salaryRent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.1 minutes. Most homes (79.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 76.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,360 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 228 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bexley?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bexley
| Size | Bexley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,220 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,111 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,452 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bexley overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bexley, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bexley
Life in Bexley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bexley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,003 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $527,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bexley, OH?
Renting in Bexley costs a median of about $1,659 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Bexley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,360 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bexley cheap or expensive?
Bexley is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.7% of the typical household income of $170,232. It ranks 228th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bexley?
The median homeowner in Bexley pays $7,379 a year in property taxes, about 1.40% of the median home value.
Is Bexley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bexley?
The median home value in Bexley is $527,800, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
13,114 people live in Bexley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.