Living in Midlothian, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midlothian · Census data 2020–2024
Midlothian has 377 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median home value is $199,200, the median rent is $775/month.
Midlothian is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Midlothian at a glance
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 31.2State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $199,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Midlothian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 32.6%.
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 $199,200, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,250 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Midlothian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 179
- Owner-occupied
- 89.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.11
Midlothian demographics
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 179
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midlothian ›
Education in Midlothian
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Midlothian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 21.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midlothian
- Unemployment rate
- 32.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 94.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.3%
Midlothian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | 377 | — | $199,200 | $775 |
| Shaft | 285 | $86,958 | — | — |
| Grahamtown | 537 | $104,274 | $114,600 | — |
| Frostburg | 6,977 | $52,977 | $181,700 | $945 |
| Midland | 589 | $63,906 | $127,500 | $696 |
| Gilmore | 288 | $110,179 | — | — |
| Eckhart Mines | 670 | $64,100 | $182,700 | $806 |
| Zihlman | 306 | $52,054 | $91,900 | — |
| Lonaconing | 889 | $54,250 | $89,400 | $719 |
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What is the average home price in Midlothian?
The median home value in Midlothian is $199,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Midlothian?
The median gross rent in Midlothian is $775 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Midlothian, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 32.6%.
What is the median age in Midlothian?
The median age in Midlothian is 31.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Midlothian?
The average commute to work in Midlothian is 29 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midlothian?
The unemployment rate in Midlothian is 32.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midlothian?
26.2% 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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