At a Glance
Median Income
$67,872
$34,580 per capita
Home Value
$200,300
Zillow: $224,833
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
48.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
2,044/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Midlothian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Midlothian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Midlothian a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midlothian residents earn a median household income of $67,872 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,580. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midlothian is $200,300 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,833. Median rent is $1,202/month, with 48.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Midlothian reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,044/100K. The murder rate is 6.9/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Midlothian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midlothian has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,024
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density4,973/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,872
Per Capita$34,580
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,300
Rent$1,202
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$224,833
Housing Units5,963
Rent Burden48.8%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property2,044/100K
Murder6.9/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary381/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation622 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Midlothian was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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