Neighborhood in Midlothian, Ellis County

Living in North Midlothian, Midlothian

C

8th of 8areas in Midlothian
Overall score 44 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midlothian overall: B+

North Midlothian covers part of Midlothian, TX, home to about 5,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in Midlothian. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (15 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.6 mi
Pharmacy2.3 mi
Park1.1 mi
Cafe1.9 mi
Restaurant1.6 mi
Gym1.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.8 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library2.7 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
5,680
Median rent
$1,560
Median home value
$403,000
Household income
$100,200
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in North Midlothian

North Midlothian is an area in Midlothian with about 5,700 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 38% of households with children.

Our grade for North Midlothian is C. That puts it 8th of 8 areas we grade in Midlothian, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in North Midlothian

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,560, 23% lower than the Midlothian median.

Cons of living in North Midlothian

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

North Midlothian report card

Each grade compares North Midlothian with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,560, homes cost 4.0x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $100,200, 6.2% unemployed.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 99 violent crimes per 100k, 868 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D-

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 28 min, 20% work from home.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    36% have a bachelor’s degree.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

North Midlothian compared with Midlothian

Better than Midlothian

  • Median rent: $1,56023% lower than Midlothian ($2,013)
  • Average commute: 28 min11% lower than Midlothian (32 min)

Worse than Midlothian

  • Home value to income: 4.0x24% higher than Midlothian (3.3x)
  • Median household income: $100,20021% lower than Midlothian ($126,641)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 57%7 points higher than Midlothian (50%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BT E Baxter ElementaryElementary, Midlothian ISD1.5 mi
  • AWalnut Grove MiddleMiddle, Midlothian ISD2 mi
  • BMidlothian Heritage High SchoolHigh, Midlothian ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in North Midlothian

Median rent in North Midlothian is $1,560 a month, 23% lower than the Midlothian median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $403,000, about the same as the Midlothian median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,643 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlothianTexas
Median rent23% lower than Midlothian$1,560$2,013$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Midlothian$403,000$411,800$283,800
Home value to income24% higher than Midlothian4.0x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Midlothian57%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Midlothian76%80%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Midlothian1.9%2.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midlothian199920071992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,643
Mortgage payment
$2,206
Property tax
$437
Median rent, for comparison
$1,560

Based on a $403,000 home in North Midlothian, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereMidlothianTexas
Median household income21% lower than Midlothian$100,200$126,641$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Midlothian6.2%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Midlothian5.0%5.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Midlothian36%36%34%
Average commute11% lower than Midlothian28 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Midlothian20%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Midlothian0.3%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Midlothian93%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in North Midlothian

Under 1823%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6446%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White60%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black17%
Asian1.7%
Other or more than one race0.6%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Midlothian

  1. 1A-South MidlothianMedian rent $1,880
  2. 2B+Kensington ParkMedian rent $2,130
  3. 3B+Southeast Midlothian
  4. 4B+Park PlaceMedian rent $2,130
  5. 5BSouthwest MidlothianMedian rent $2,150
  6. 6BCentral MidlothianMedian rent $2,030
  7. 7B-East MidlothianMedian rent $2,170

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CEast GarlandGarland
  2. C+SouthwindArlington
  3. B-Southeast RobinsonRobinson

Questions about North Midlothian

Is North Midlothian a good place to live?

North Midlothian covers part of Midlothian, TX, home to about 5,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in Midlothian. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in North Midlothian?

Renters in North Midlothian pay a median of $1,560 a month, 23% lower than the Midlothian median. The median home is worth $403,000, about the same as the Midlothian median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Midlothian.

What schools serve North Midlothian?

The closest rated public schools are T E Baxter Elementary (elementary, rated B), Walnut Grove Middle (middle, rated A) and Midlothian Heritage High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Midlothian that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.