Neighborhood in Midlothian, Ellis County

Living in Park Place, Midlothian

B+

4th of 8areas in Midlothian
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midlothian overall: B+

Park Place is a neighborhood in Midlothian, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 8 areas we score in Midlothian. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (11 of 100)
  • Wildfire risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
1,600
Median rent
$2,130
Median home value
$239,000
Household income
$102,200
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in Park Place

Park Place is a neighborhood in Midlothian with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 71% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 8 areas in Midlothian, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Park Place

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Park Place

  • Higher unemployment. 8.6% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.9% across Midlothian.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Park Place report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $2,130, homes cost 2.3x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $102,200, 8.6% unemployed.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 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.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 5.6% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Park Place compared with Midlothian

Better than Midlothian

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 16%34 points lower than Midlothian (50%)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x28% lower than Midlothian (3.3x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%8 points higher than Midlothian (80%)

Worse than Midlothian

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24%11 points lower than Midlothian (36%)
  • Median household income: $102,20019% lower than Midlothian ($126,641)
  • Unemployment rate: 8.6%5 points higher than Midlothian (3.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BT E Baxter ElementaryElementary, Midlothian ISD0.3 mi
  • AWalnut Grove MiddleMiddle, Midlothian ISD1.6 mi
  • BMidlothian Heritage High SchoolHigh, Midlothian ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Park Place

Median rent in Park Place is $2,130 a month, 6% higher than the Midlothian median. A household would need about $85,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $239,000, 42% lower than the Midlothian median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,770 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMidlothianTexas
Median rent6% higher than Midlothian$2,130$2,013$1,403
Median home value42% lower than Midlothian$239,000$411,800$283,800
Home value to income28% lower than Midlothian2.3x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent34 points lower than Midlothian16%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than Midlothian88%80%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Midlothian0%2.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midlothian199620071992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,770
Mortgage payment
$1,308
Property tax
$462
Median rent, for comparison
$2,130

Based on a $239,000 home in Park Place, 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 income19% lower than Midlothian$102,200$126,641$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Midlothian8.6%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Midlothian0%5.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Midlothian24%36%34%
Average commute5% lower than Midlothian30 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Midlothian5.6%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Midlothian0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Midlothian100%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Park Place

Under 1839%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6437%
65 and over4.6%
Race and ethnicity
White72%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black2.9%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race5.1%

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. 5BSouthwest MidlothianMedian rent $2,150
  5. 6BCentral MidlothianMedian rent $2,030
  6. 7B-East MidlothianMedian rent $2,170
  7. 8CNorth MidlothianMedian rent $1,560

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BCross Creek EstatesCleburne
  2. B+Western TrailsArlington
  3. AWebbArlington

Questions about Park Place

Is Park Place a good place to live?

Park Place is a neighborhood in Midlothian, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 8 areas we score in Midlothian. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Park Place?

Median rent in Park Place is $2,130 a month, 6% higher than the Midlothian median. The median home is worth $239,000, 42% lower than the Midlothian median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Midlothian.

What schools serve Park Place?

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 is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Park Place name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.