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Bexley, OH — ZIP 43209

Population: 28,193 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 43209 (Bexley, OH) is $409,983 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $444,500 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,313/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$409,983

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$409,983
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+19.6%
10-year appreciation
+86.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$410,852
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$444,500
Median list price
$520,500
Median price per sqft
$247
1-year sale-price change
-14.5%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
88
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
67
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
39

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,313/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,120/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,810/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Bexley City, Columbus City Schools District
Schools include
Bexley High School, Bexley Middle School, Cassingham Elementary School, Maryland Elementary School, Montrose Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Air Force Plant 85 (3.3 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.5 in
Annual snowfall
8.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
136
Days with Moderate air quality
218
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
736
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
132,537
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
103,205

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RIVER VISTA HEALTH AND WELLNESS LLC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,563 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
72.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,520
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
85.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
646,254
Average weekly wage
$1,309
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,991

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 43209State medianUS median
Median home value$409,983$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$444,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market37 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,313/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,520$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 43209?
$409,983.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 43209?
$444,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 43209?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 43209?
Typical rent: $1,313/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 43209?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 43209 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 43209?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 43209?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 43209?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Air Force Plant 85, 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 43209?
11 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 43209 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 43209?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 43209?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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