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Living in
Midlothian.
Midlothian is an unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Midlothian
Living in Midlothian means settling into a stable, family-oriented suburb southwest of Richmond where you're close enough to the city for work but far enough to breathe. Housing runs around $408,500 for a median home, which is reasonable for the region, though rental availability can be tight with vacancy rates hovering around 12% depending on when you're looking. You'll need a car here; it's suburban and car-dependent by nature, though your average commute to jobs elsewhere in the metro area sits at just over 24 minutes, which is manageable.
Midlothian at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Foreign-Born
8.2%
Broadband Internet
94.1%
of households
Median household income
Demographics8.2% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Midlothian: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Midlothian, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (13.2%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
20.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.0%
of households
Married Couples
51.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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 11% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Midlothian
In Midlothian, rent runs 11% above the VA average, and home values are 6% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,251
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $468,594 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Midlothian and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Chesterfield County, which includes Midlothian, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Midlothian: Chesterfield County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Chesterfield County (county-wide) · 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
Richmond, VA metro area
Commute24.4 min avg
How Midlothian residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Midlothian, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 99 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M 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 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Chesterfield County Police Department, which covers Midlothian, runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
160.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,156.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Chesterfield County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Chesterfield County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Chesterfield County, which includes Midlothian, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $189,250 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,000 |
| 2023 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $97,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51,500 |
| 2021 | 26 | Flash Flood | $134,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Heavy Rain | $51,000 |
| 2019 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $34,000 |
| 2018 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Chesterfield County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Chesterfield County, which includes Midlothian, is typically good — 294 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
294
per year
Moderate Days
70
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Chesterfield County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Midlothian has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.9"
Annual Snowfall
9.8"
Hot Days/Year
40
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
107
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 26°F | 3.27" |
| Feb | 50°F | 28°F | 2.78" |
| Mar | 57°F | 33°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 4.05" |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.24" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 3.79" |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 3.95" |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 4.05" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.63" |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 3.71" |
| Nov | 58°F | 35°F | 3.34" |
| Dec | 49°F | 29°F | 3.53" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Midlothian
Midlothian has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Cjw Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Richmond
Henrico Doctors' Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Richmond
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Richmond
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.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Midlothian
Midlothian's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 58.1% 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
58.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Midlothian (within 15 miles)
Virginia Commonwealth University
11.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,753 students · in-state tuition $17,490 · 68% graduate · median earnings $64,442 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,980 students · in-state tuition $67,840 · 86% graduate · median earnings $92,362 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,660 · 41% graduate · median earnings $44,816 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
6.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 454 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 232 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 31% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (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: Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Midlothian
Midlothian has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayRichmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
20 mi awayPetersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
24 mi awayGreen Springs
National Park Site
47 mi awayHistoric Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
53 mi awayFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
55 mi awayColonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Midlothian
Midlothian Library
521 Coalfield Road, 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, Virginia affordable?⌄
Midlothian's median rent is $1,760/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $110,084/year. Median home value is $408,500.
Is Midlothian, Virginia safe?⌄
Midlothian is policed by the Chesterfield County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 161 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 1157 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Midlothian, Virginia?⌄
Chesterfield County, which includes Midlothian, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Midlothian, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Midlothian is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,760/month and median household income is $110,084/year. The median home value is $408,500. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Midlothian, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Midlothian is 24 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