At a Glance
Median Income
$105,927
$53,951 per capita
Home Value
$381,600
Zillow: $470,833
Median Rent
$1,764/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.7%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
9.3% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midlothian residents earn a median household income of $105,927 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,951. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,284 business establishments, including 656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midlothian is $381,600 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $470,833. Median rent is $1,764/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
58.7% of adults in Midlothian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midlothian has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population18,702
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density2,182/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,927
Per Capita$53,951
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$24,002M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
A+
Home Value$381,600
Rent$1,764
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$470,833
Housing Units7,609
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,544/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation257 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.7%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Midlothian was built in 2001.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.