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Bexley, OH

Bexley is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,928 at the 2020 census. The city is a suburb and geographic enclave of Columbus, situated on the banks of Alum Creek next to Driving Park and Wolfe Park, just east of the Franklin Park Conservatory. It is horizontally bisected by the National Road (Main Street), serving as a reminder of Bexley's origins as a merger between the Bullitt Park neighborhood to the north, and the community of Pleasant Ridge to the south.

The suburb is home to large houses and estates, located primarily in Bullitt Park. The most famous of these include the Jeffrey Park Mansion (a.k.a. "Kelveden"), the home of the president of Ohio State University, and the Ohio Governor's Mansion, the official residence of Ohio governors since 1957.

According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of 2.45 square miles (6.3 km²), of which 2.43 square miles (6.3 km²) (or 99.18%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km²) (or 0.82%) is water.

Bexley was named at the suggestion of an early resident, Col. Lincoln Kilbourne, in honor of his family's roots in Bexley, in London, England. The village of Bexley was incorporated in 1908 when prominent citizens of Bullitt Park to the north along Alum Creek, including industrialist and 35th mayor of Columbus Robert H. Jeffrey, agreed to merge with the Lutheran community of Pleasant Ridge to the south near the Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod of Ohio college, Capital University (established 1850) and the Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary (now Trinity Lutheran Seminary) founded 1830. Both educational institutions today are affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Bullitt Park was founded in 1889 when Logan M. Bullitt of Philadelphia submitted his first plat for the area. Wealthy citizens of Columbus continued to build urban townhouses and country homes to the east along Broad Street and Town Road (now Bryden Road), extending to Franklin Park. By the 1890s, several large homes were erected across Alum Creek in the Bullitt Park area, one of which became the original campus of the Columbus School for Girls, still an exclusive girls' private school in Bexley.

The onset of the Spanish–American War was also instrumental in Bexley's history. In 1898, Ohio Governor Asa Bushnell chose a cluster of unsold lots around Broad and Drexel in Bullitt Park as an assembly site for state volunteers for the war. Camp Bushnell, as it was known, was home for three weeks to 8,000 Ohio recruits headed for Cuba. This led to the development of water and sewer lines for the soldiers, thus preparing the area for later real estate development in subsequent decades.

Bexley places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with several facilities and initiatives aimed at promoting community well-being. The Mount Carmel Bexley Health Center provides comprehensive healthcare services, including primary care, urgent care, and specialty services. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Bexley Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include CrossFit Bexley, Orangetheory Gym, and Snap Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Bexley, such as the Jeffrey Park Loop and Wolfe Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Bexley, OH are the Columbus Museum of Art, Schumacher Gallery, and Bexley Historical Society.

Population: 12,887 (2022). ZIP Code: 43209. Area codes: 614, 380. Elevation: 791 ft (241 m). Area: 2.44 sq mi (6.32 km²).

FAQs

Is Bexley, OH a good place to live?

Bexley is in Franklin County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Bexley offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bexley, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Bexley and residents tend to lean liberal. 

What is the crime rate in Bexley, OH?

The crime rate in Bexley is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 20 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Bexley is 1 in 49. Based on FBI crime data, Bexley is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Ohio, Bexley has a crime rate that is higher than 85% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What are the demographics of Bexley, OH?

Bexley, OH is home to a population of 13.5k people, of which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.57% of Bexley, OH residents were born outside of the country (889 people). In 2022, there were 20 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (11.5k people) in Bexley, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 573 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 549 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Bexley

Mount Carmel Bexley Health Center

Bexley Parks and Recreation Department 

CrossFit Bexley

Orangetheory Gym 

Snap Fitness

Jeffrey Park Loop 

Wolfe Park

Columbus Museum of Art

Schumacher Gallery

Bexley Historical Society

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

Data USA

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