Small city in Ellis County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro
Living in Midlothian, TX
47th of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 76 of 100
59th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
We give Midlothian a B+. It ranks 47th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on home ownership and jobs and income, and trails on errands and things to do and getting around.
- Fast-growing
- Errands and things to do scores low (4 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
- Population
- 46,683+33.1% since 2020
- Median rent
- $2,01343% higher than Texas
- Median home value
- $411,80045% higher than Texas
- Household income
- $126,641Median
- Average commute
- 32 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 99Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in Midlothian
Midlothian sits about 26 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 46,683 people lived here in 2025, up 33.1% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is small-town and rural in feel, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2007).
Local spots people know include Midlothian Community Park, Mountain Peak Community Park and Jaycee Park.
The median age is 36.7, 46% of households have children, 80% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $126,641 a year (61% higher than the Texas median).
Pros of living in Midlothian
- Low violent crime. 99 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 74% lower than the Texas rate.
- High incomes. The median household earns $126,641, 61% higher than the Texas median.
- Growing fast. The population grew 33% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.
Cons of living in Midlothian
- Higher rent. Median rent is $2,013, 43% higher than the Texas median.
- Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 32 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
- Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high here.
Who Midlothian suits
- FamiliesA strong fit: 83% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 74% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 77% for families.
- Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 61% higher than the Texas median, with 112 restaurants and 13 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 20% for young professionals.
- RetireesA reasonable fit: 11% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 74% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 62% for retirees.
- Remote workersA reasonable fit: 96% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $2,013 is 43% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 60% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $2,013 is 43% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 40% for people on a budget.
Midlothian report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Midlothian with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.
Cost of living: grade C
Median rent $2,013, homes cost 3.3x income.
45 of 100 vs US citiesJobs and income: grade A-
Median household income $126,641, 3.9% unemployed.
83 of 100 vs US citiesSchools: grade B
12 rated campuses, 83% rated A or B.
70 of 100 vs TX citiesSafety: grade B+
99 violent crimes per 100k, 868 property crimes per 100k.
76 of 100 vs TX citiesErrands and things to do: grade F
5 grocery stores, 112 restaurants, 17 parks mapped in town.
5 of 100 vs TX citiesGetting around: grade F
Average commute 32 min, 16% work from home.
5 of 100 vs US citiesEducation levels: grade C+
36% have a bachelor’s degree.
50 of 100 vs US citiesHealth: grade C
11% of adults uninsured.
48 of 100 vs US citiesHome ownership: grade A
80% of homes owner-occupied.
89 of 100 vs US citiesInternet access: grade A-
96% of homes have broadband.
81 of 100 vs US cities
Where Midlothian stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Median household income: $126,64161% higher than Texas ($78,476)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 80%17 points higher than Texas (63%)
- People below the poverty line: 5.2%9 points lower than Texas (14%)
Worse than Texas
- Median rent: $2,01343% higher than Texas ($1,403)
- Average commute: 32 min19% higher than Texas (27 min)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.9%2 points lower than Texas (2.6%)
Cost of living in Midlothian
Midlothian renters pay a median of $2,013 a month, 43% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $81,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 50% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.
HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.
The median home is worth $411,800, 45% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,254 before tax, or $2,786 with property tax. That is $773 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.
Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Midlothian pays $6,386 a year, 51% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.
See the full cost of living breakdown for Midlothian
Typical rent by apartment size
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent43% higher than Texas | $2,013 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value45% higher than Texas | $411,800 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to income10% lower than Texas | 3.3x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Texas | 50% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year51% higher than Texas | $6,386 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Texas | 80% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 2007 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,254
- Property tax
- $532
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,013
Based on a $411,800 home in Midlothian, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Is Midlothian safe?
In 2025, Midlothian Police Department reported 46 violent crimes and 404 property crimes. That works out to 99 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 74% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 868 property crimes per 100,000, 58% lower than the state rate.
Violent crime has been fairly steady since 2021.
Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.
Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.
Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Midlothian Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in Midlothian
Midlothian has 12 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 83% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Midlothian ISD.
Top-rated campuses include Walnut Grove Middle. The average rating score across all campuses is 85 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.
Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.
Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.
Top-rated schools
- AWalnut Grove MiddleMiddle, Midlothian ISD90 of 100
- BLongbranch ElementaryElementary, Midlothian ISD89 of 100
- BMidlothian High SchoolHigh, Midlothian ISD89 of 100
- BJean Coleman ElementaryElementary, Midlothian ISD88 of 100
- BLarue Miller ElementaryElementary, Midlothian ISD88 of 100
Best neighborhoods in Midlothian
We grade 8 areas inside Midlothian. The top three are South Midlothian (A-), Kensington Park (B+) and Southeast Midlothian (B+). If price matters most, North Midlothian has the lowest median rent among areas graded C or better, at $1,560 a month. East Midlothian is the priciest, at $2,170. Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.
Rank Midlothian neighborhoods your way
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The grade is our overall grade. Fit shows how well each one matches your sliders, from 0 to 100, against the others in this list.
- 1A-South Midlothian3,805 people, median rent $1,880, home $481,000100fit
- 2B+Southeast Midlothian2,047 people, home $602,00086fit
- 3B+Kensington Park2,685 people, median rent $2,130, home $362,00071fit
- 4B+Park Place1,602 people, median rent $2,130, home $239,00057fit
- 5BSouthwest Midlothian3,928 people, median rent $2,150, home $403,00043fit
- 6BCentral Midlothian11,894 people, median rent $2,030, home $436,00029fit
- 7B-East Midlothian6,174 people, median rent $2,170, home $430,00014fit
- 8CNorth Midlothian5,676 people, median rent $1,560, home $403,0000fit
All 8 Midlothian neighborhoods, A to Z
- Central Midlothian (B)
- East Midlothian (B-)
- Kensington Park (B+)
- North Midlothian (C)
- Park Place (B+)
- South Midlothian (A-)
- Southeast Midlothian (B+)
- Southwest Midlothian (B)
Daily life in Midlothian
Everyday places mapped inside Midlothian, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Midlothian Community Park, Mountain Peak Community Park, Jaycee Park.
The average one-way commute is 32 minutes, 19% longer than the Texas average. 16% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.
Downtown Dallas is about 26 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Midlothian work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.
The median household income is $126,641, income per person is $47,287, unemployment is 3.9% and 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income61% higher than Texas | $126,641 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person16% higher than Texas | $47,287 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rate1 points lower than Texas | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line9 points lower than Texas | 5.2% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Texas | 36% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher6 points higher than Texas | 92% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance8 points lower than Texas | 11% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Texas | 96% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute19% higher than Texas | 32 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home1 points higher than Texas | 16% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in Midlothian
Median age 36.7 years. 46% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in Midlothian
Midlothian has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 96 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 41 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Waxahachie, 9 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.
- River floodingHigh
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windModerate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.
Places near Midlothian
Nearby, Venus gets a D+, Ovilla gets an A- and Oak Leaf gets an A+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
- D+VenusTown, 6,745 people6 mi
- A-OvillaTown, 4,375 people7 mi
- A+Oak LeafTown, 1,827 people7 mi
- D+Cedar HillSmall city, 48,879 people8 mi
- D-Glenn HeightsSmall city, 18,096 people9 mi
- C+WaxahachieSmall city, 45,347 people9 mi
Midlothian in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.
- 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
- 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
- 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
- 56B+Sanger9,641 people46 mito downtown
- 57B+Savannah6,469 people31 mito downtown
- 58B+Hickory Creek5,611 people27 mito downtown
- 59B+Midlothian39,356 people26 mito downtown
- 60B+Benbrook24,557 people41 mito downtown
- 61B+Lowry Crossing1,433 people29 mito downtown
- 62B+Nevada1,319 people28 mito downtown
Living in Midlothian: common questions
Is Midlothian, TX a good place to live?
We give Midlothian a B+. It ranks 47th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on home ownership and jobs and income, and trails on errands and things to do and getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Midlothian?
Renters in Midlothian pay a median of $2,013 a month, 43% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $411,800, 45% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $2,786, including property tax.
Is Midlothian safe?
In 2025, Midlothian Police Department reported 99 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 74% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 868 per 100,000, 58% lower than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in Midlothian?
We found 12 rated public school campuses inside Midlothian. 83% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 70 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.
What are the best neighborhoods in Midlothian?
Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Midlothian are South Midlothian, Kensington Park and Southeast Midlothian. We score 8 areas in the city.
Does Midlothian flood?
FEMA rates river flooding risk in Midlothian as high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires and winter storms. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.
What is the weather like in Midlothian?
Summers in Midlothian peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 41 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in Midlothian?
The average one-way commute is 32 min, 19% higher than the Texas average. About 16% of workers work from home. It is about 26 miles from downtown Dallas.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.