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🌱 Where Bexley ranks among Ohio’s wealthiest neighborhoods this year

Bexley, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Bexley! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Bexley ranks among Ohio’s wealthiest neighborhoods this year
  • How Bexley High stacks up against other Franklin County schools
  • How much are Bexley property values jumping in the new reassessment?

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A thunderstorm in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The 10 Richest Neighborhoods in Ohio, Where Luxury Living and High Incomes Go Hand in Hand (mebaneenterprise.com) — Bexley is singled out as one of Ohio’s richest neighborhoods, with high household incomes, expensive homes, and top-rated schools that help keep property values strong. A statewide ranking of affluent communities places Bexley alongside places like Upper Arlington, Dublin, and New Albany, underscoring the city’s appeal to families seeking walkable streets, culture, and strong public education.
   

2. The 10 Best High Schools in Franklin County, OH: Rankings and Performance (mebaneenterprise.com) — Families in Bexley can take pride that Bexley High School is ranked the top high school in Central Ohio and #2 statewide, with strong test scores and graduation rates. A new countywide list compares it with other leading schools, offering useful context for local parents weighing public and private options across Franklin County.
   

3. Property values rising in Franklin County, but slower than 2023 spike (dispatch.com) — Bexley homeowners are seeing some of the sharpest new value hikes in Franklin County, with residential properties up about 14% and all property types up 13%. Countywide, residential values rose 10% on average, and owners will soon receive tentative assessments they can review and challenge with the auditor’s office before values are finalized in December 2026.
   

4. Reactions To ‘Teen Takeover' Forcing Cancelation Of Church Festival In Columbus Suburb (tippinsights.com) — Bexley’s St. Catharine FunFest has been canceled for the rest of 2026 after hundreds of teens descended on the grounds, sparking multiple fights and a panicked stampede. Police from Bexley and Columbus responded, the mayor is pushing back on rumors while promising safety changes, and statewide political voices are seizing on the incident to debate crime and public order.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Several cars on Sheridan Park Ct in South Bexley were ransacked around 3am.
    One was taller and 2 much shorter, All three wearing hoods of course . They reportedly are using a slim Jim so locking cars up won't help. They… (Nextdoor South Bexley)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bexley

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bexley

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.