Bexley Ohio real estate, homes and school information

Current listings in Bexley for available homes and condos:

1. Entry Level Living up to $250,000

2. Mid Level Living from $250,000 to $500,000

3. Executive Level Living from $500,000+

General - The tree-lined streets of Bexley, Ohio are the foundation of a unique business and residential community with homes ranging from family starters to estate-sized mansions. The Governors mansion is nestled in this quaint community where outstanding schools and excellent city services are legend. Capital University, a liberal arts institution, calls Bexley home and is well known for its law and business schools. Nationally known artists give lectures and provide exhibits throughout the year at Capital University. Other recreational opportunities include the Jewish Community Center, Bexley Recreation Department, and three playgrounds. With continually increasing property values, outstanding neighborhood services, and excellent schools, Bexley is one of Ohio's very special communities.

Home on Bryden Road in Bexley, Ohio

Examples of Bexley Housing and Price Options: Entry Level Living Up To $250,000:   Mid-Level Living Up To $500,000:                               Executive Level Living From $500,000:                              Education Bexley boasts several excellent public and private educational institutions including: Bexley City Schools, Columbus School for Girls, Saint Charles Preparatory School, Capital University, Trinity Lutheran Seminary and Bexley Hall Seminary. Nearly 100% of students graduating from schools residing in Bexley attend college. (http://www.bexleyinfo.com/local/cityinfo.html) Columbus School for Girls is one of the oldest private schools in the city. Founded in 1898, it was originally on the corner of East Town Street and Parsons Avenue, known as Parsons Place. In 1946 it moved to its current location on the corner of Broad St. and Drexel Ave. It is one of the few single sex schools left in the area. Often it partners with St. Charles Preparatory School, an all male Catholic school located just inside Bexley's borders. Bexley High School is well-known as one of the top schools in the state of Ohio. It has been rated as one of the top 5% performing schools in the nation, was ranked in the top 2% of Ohio high schools for the Ohio Proficiency test, and listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of the top public high schools in the nation. The Lions, as they are known, have been state basketball, soccer, and tennis champions. Bexley City School District was also the first school district in Ohio to abolish corporal punichmentat school in 1986. Today, only 15 school districts statewide use corporal punishment, and they are required byOhio law to honor all requests of parents who do not wish for corporal punishment to be used.

         Bexley High School                                 Archway to Capital University's Campus

Educational Information:

Report Card on the Bexley school district from the Ohio Department of Education. 

School district boundry map. for the Bexley School district.

Contact Information:
Bexley City School District
348 South Cassingham Road
Bexley, OH 43209
(614) 231-7611
http://www.bexley.k12.oh.us/

Bexley is home to several churches and synagogues, several historic sites and pieces of outdoor sculpture, the famous Rubino's pizzeria, the Drexel art house movie theatre and several miles of national road (Route 40).

Rubino's Pizzeria, mentioned in "Be True to your School," has become famous for barely changing since its opening in the early 50's. Rubino's does not deliver and only accepts cash or checks. The Main Street address is the only location and has always been independently run. Known for its thin crust pizza, carryout pizzas are packaged in paper, rather than cardboard boxes.

Founded in 1981, The Drexel Theater in Bexley is the original in an area chain of independently run theaters. Locations also exist Grandview Heights, Ohio and in the Arena District. 

Bexley is also the site of a number of sculptor Alfred Tibur's work, including at the Trinity Lutheren Seminary. Adjoining Bexley is the Franklin Park Conservatory.

Geography

The city has a total area of 2.5 square mileas; all of it land.The municipalities of Minerva Park, Bexley,Whitehall, Worthington, Upper Arlington and Vallywiew are enclaves of Columbus.

Demographics

As of the cencus of 2000, there were 13,203 people, 4,705 households, and 3,387 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,398.4 people per square mile. There were 4,974 housing units at an average density of 2,033.8/sq mile. The racial makeup of the city was 92.45% White, 4.48% African American,  0.17%Native American, 0.99% Asian and 0.47% from other races. Hispanic or Latino were 0.92% of the population.

There were 4,705 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The average age was 36 years old.

The median income for a household in the city was $70,200, and the median income for a family was $83,363. Males had a median income of $56,573 versus $39,851 for females. The per capita income for the city was $37,375. About 3.1% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.