Living in Midlothian, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midlothian · Census data 2020–2024
Midlothian has 13,948 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $70,000 (16% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $207,000, the median rent is $1,249/month.
Midlothian at a glance
- Population
- 13,948
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $207,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,249/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Midlothian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Midlothian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Midlothian the median home value is $207,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month, which is 46.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,800 a month in housing costs.
Midlothian median household income
The median household income in Midlothian is $70,000 and the income per person is $35,437. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Midlothian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,943
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.44
Midlothian demographics
- Population
- 13,948
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 5,692
- Foreign-born
- 13%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midlothian ›
Education in Midlothian
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Midlothian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midlothian
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Midlothian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | 13,948 | $70,000 | $207,000 | $1,249 |
| Robbins | 4,556 | $40,668 | $121,300 | $1,553 |
| Crestwood | 10,579 | $75,752 | $195,200 | $1,334 |
| Oak Forest | 26,805 | $91,990 | $255,100 | $1,328 |
| Posen | 5,292 | $73,051 | $172,900 | $1,372 |
| Markham | 11,355 | $57,302 | $135,300 | $1,621 |
| Dixmoor | 2,948 | $44,600 | $84,400 | $1,272 |
| Blue Island | 21,741 | $59,489 | $178,700 | $1,072 |
| Alsip | 18,583 | $66,585 | $225,000 | $1,140 |
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What is the median household income in Midlothian, IL?
The median household income in Midlothian is $70,000, 16% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Midlothian?
The median home value in Midlothian is $207,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Midlothian?
The median gross rent in Midlothian is $1,249 per month, about 46.8% of household income.
Is Midlothian, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Midlothian?
The median age in Midlothian is 38.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Midlothian?
The average commute to work in Midlothian is 29 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midlothian?
The unemployment rate in Midlothian is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midlothian?
20.2% of adults in Midlothian have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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