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Midlothian.
About
Life in Midlothian
If you're considering a move here, know that Midlothian is fundamentally an industrial town—the cement and steel plants are real, visible, and part of the economic backbone that keeps things stable. That said, it's evolved into a solid middle-to-upper-middle-class suburb with a median household income of $126,641 and unemployment at just 3.7%. You're looking at a 31.8-minute commute on average to reach Dallas jobs, which is reasonable for the region, and the highway access is genuinely convenient.
Midlothian at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Foreign-Born
6.0%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
+33.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.0% 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 (55.4%), and 11.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.7%
of households
Married Couples
65.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.01
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 43% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Midlothian
In Midlothian, rent runs 43% above the TX average, and home values are 45% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,386
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $452,210 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Midlothian and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Midlothian is 0.6 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Midlothian Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute31.7 min avg
How Midlothian residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Midlothian, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M 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 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Midlothian runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
98.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
867.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Midlothian Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ellis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ellis County, which includes Midlothian, the most common type is heat, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Hail | $214,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Heat | $250,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Excessive Heat | $347,000 |
| 2022 | 28 | Drought | $740,500 |
| 2021 | 13 | Hail | $22.3M |
| 2020 | 13 | Heat | None reported |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.1M |
| 2018 | 5 | Drought | $25,000 |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ellis County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ellis County, which includes Midlothian, is typically good — 323 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
323
per year
Moderate Days
39
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Ellis County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Midlothian has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
96
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
33
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
100
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 2.61" |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 2.72" |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 3.99" |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.48" |
| May | 82°F | 63°F | 4.31" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 4.22" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 2.48" |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.91" |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.27" |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.73" |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 2.93" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 3.15" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Midlothian
Midlothian has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Texas Health Hospital Mansfield
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · Mansfield
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Mansfield
Hickory Trail Hospital
Psychiatric · 13.3 mi away · Desoto
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.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Midlothian
Midlothian's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
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 · 1,479 students · in-state tuition $26,324 · 33% graduate · median earnings $46,684 (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: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 61 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Midlothian
Midlothian has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (61 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayPublic Libraries in Midlothian
Ah Meadows Library
923 S 9th St, 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, Texas affordable?⌄
Midlothian's median rent is $2,013/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $126,641/year. Median home value is $411,800.
Is Midlothian, Texas safe?⌄
Midlothian's violent crime rate was 99 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 868 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Midlothian, Texas?⌄
Midlothian has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Midlothian, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Midlothian is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,013/month and median household income is $126,641/year. The median home value is $411,800. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Midlothian, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Midlothian is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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