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Midlothian, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Chesterfield County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
18,702 Population 2,182/sq mi density
$105,927 Median Income $53,951 per capita
$381,600 Home Value $460,251 Zillow
$1,764 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 3,870 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,927 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$381,600 home value, $1,764/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Midlothian, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,927
41% above
$53,951 per capita
Home Value
$381,600
35% above
Zillow: $460,251
Median Rent
$1,764/mo
52% above
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
52% above
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.7%
74% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 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)

Income
141%
Home Value
135%
Rent
152%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
174%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
152%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midlothian a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $105,927 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,951. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% 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 $460,251. 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.

Safety & Crime

Midlothian reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,870/100K.

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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population18,702
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density2,182/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,927
Per Capita$53,951
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$24,002M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205

Housing

A+
Home Value$381,600
Rent$1,764
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$460,251
Housing Units7,609
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent579/100K
Property3,870/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,544/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.