Living in Midlothian, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midlothian · Census data 2020–2024
Midlothian has 19,120 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $110,084 (18% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $408,500, the median rent is $1,760/month.
Midlothian at a glance
- Population
- 19,120
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $110,084State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $408,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,760/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Midlothian a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $408,500, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,760 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,103 a month in housing costs.
Midlothian median household income
The median household income in Midlothian is $110,084 and the income per person is $54,559. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Midlothian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,936
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.45
Midlothian demographics
- Population
- 19,120
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 7,745
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midlothian ›
Education in Midlothian
58.1% of adults 25 and older in Midlothian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 22.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midlothian
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Midlothian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | 19,120 | $110,084 | $408,500 | $1,760 |
| Brandermill | 13,730 | $107,396 | $376,000 | $1,782 |
| Rockwood | 10,010 | $97,992 | $354,400 | $1,744 |
| Woodlake | 7,358 | $139,344 | $406,800 | $1,902 |
| Bon Air | 16,904 | $101,879 | $365,200 | $1,799 |
| Manchester | 12,445 | $80,296 | $317,000 | $1,558 |
| Tuckahoe | 49,183 | $102,264 | $462,800 | $1,536 |
| Richmond | 229,359 | $64,587 | $353,000 | $1,372 |
| Meadowbrook | 20,749 | $86,054 | $298,500 | $1,583 |
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What is the median household income in Midlothian, VA?
The median household income in Midlothian is $110,084, 18% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $408,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Midlothian?
The median gross rent in Midlothian is $1,760 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Midlothian, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Midlothian?
The median age in Midlothian is 41.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Midlothian?
The average commute to work in Midlothian is 24 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midlothian?
The unemployment rate in Midlothian is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midlothian?
58.1% 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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