Living in Midlothian, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midlothian · Census data 2020–2024
Midlothian has 39,356 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $126,641 (61% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $411,800, the median rent is $2,013/month.
Midlothian at a glance
- Population
- 39,356
- Median age
- 36.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $126,641State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $411,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,013/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Midlothian a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Midlothian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Midlothian the median home value is $411,800, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,013 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,558 a month in housing costs.
Midlothian median household income
The median household income in Midlothian is $126,641 and the income per person is $47,287. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Midlothian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,373
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 3.01
Midlothian demographics
- Population
- 39,356
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 28.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 13,024
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midlothian ›
Education in Midlothian
35.8% of adults 25 and older in Midlothian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midlothian
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Midlothian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | 39,356 | $126,641 | $411,800 | $2,013 |
| Venus | 6,745 | $106,023 | $270,500 | $1,888 |
| Ovilla | 4,375 | $131,434 | $446,700 | — |
| Cedar Hill | 48,879 | $101,909 | $302,700 | $1,993 |
| Oak Leaf | 1,827 | $131,806 | $411,300 | — |
| Waxahachie | 45,347 | $85,723 | $336,500 | $1,618 |
| Glenn Heights | 18,096 | $81,718 | $309,600 | $1,675 |
| The Homesteads | 3,053 | $76,994 | $133,300 | $1,708 |
| Mansfield | 77,510 | $121,126 | $410,700 | $1,954 |
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What is the median household income in Midlothian, TX?
The median household income in Midlothian is $126,641, 61% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $411,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Midlothian?
The median gross rent in Midlothian is $2,013 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Midlothian, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Midlothian?
The median age in Midlothian is 36.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Midlothian?
The average commute to work in Midlothian is 32 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midlothian?
The unemployment rate in Midlothian is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midlothian?
35.8% 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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