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Midlothian.
About
Life in Midlothian
This is a quiet, working-class suburb about 30 minutes south of Chicago where you're buying stability over buzz. The village itself is compact at 2.82 square miles with a solid mix of families and established residents—about a third of households have kids, and the median age of 37 suggests neighbors who've put down roots rather than transient renters. You'll find the community centered around local parks like Roesner, Waverly, and Scout Park, plus the Cook County Forest Preserve right here if you want creek walks and green space without driving far, though honestly most weekends you're probably heading toward the city or catching the Fiesta at St.
Midlothian at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Foreign-Born
13.0%
Broadband Internet
86.2%
of households
Population Growth
-3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Midlothian: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Midlothian, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (61.3%), and 18.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.1%
of households
Married Couples
45.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for IL
Rent, home values, and income in Midlothian
In Midlothian, home values are 21% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
79.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
42.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,252
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $238,575 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Midlothian and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes Midlothian, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Midlothian: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Midlothian is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Midlothian Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute28.8 min avg
How Midlothian residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Midlothian, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Midlothian runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
217.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,190.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Midlothian Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Midlothian, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Midlothian is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Midlothian, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Midlothian is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Midlothian has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.5"
Annual Snowfall
38.8"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.30" |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.12" |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.15" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.75" |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.53" |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.02" |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.10" |
| Sep | 77°F | 59°F | 3.33" |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.86" |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.73" |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Midlothian
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Midlothian's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Harvey
Palos Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Palos Heights
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Oak Lawn
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Midlothian
Midlothian's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Midlothian (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $73,962 · 96% graduate · median earnings $103,872 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 5,671 students · in-state tuition $8,675 · 51% graduate · median earnings $58,620 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,096 students · in-state tuition $39,080 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,661 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 2,640 students · in-state tuition $5,662 · 30% graduate · median earnings $47,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 1,384 students · in-state tuition $13,358 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,395 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 820 students · in-state tuition $21,205 · 65% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Midlothian
Midlothian has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
32 mi awayPublic Libraries in Midlothian
Midlothian Public Library
14701 South Kenton Avenue, Midlothian
Cities Near Midlothian
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Midlothian?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Midlothian FAQ
Is Midlothian, Illinois affordable?⌄
Midlothian's median rent is $1,249/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $70,000/year. Median home value is $207,000.
Is Midlothian, Illinois safe?⌄
Midlothian's violent crime rate was 218 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1191 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Midlothian, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes Midlothian, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Midlothian, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Midlothian is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,249/month and median household income is $70,000/year. The median home value is $207,000. About 79% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Midlothian, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Midlothian is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from