Neighborhood in Midlothian, Ellis County
Living in Southeast Midlothian, Midlothian
3rd of 8areas in Midlothian
Overall score 79 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Midlothian overall: B+
Southeast Midlothian covers part of Midlothian, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 8 areas we score in Midlothian. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
- Pricey
- Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 2.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 2.7 mi |
| Park | 2.2 mi |
| Cafe | 3.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 1.6 mi |
| Gym | 1.7 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.8 mi |
| Childcare | 1.8 mi |
| Library | 3.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,050
- Median rent
- No data
- Median home value
- $602,000
- Household income
- $176,400
- Average commute
- 35 min
- Homes owned
- 100%
What it's like to live in Southeast Midlothian
Southeast Midlothian is an area in Midlothian with about 2,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 50% of households with children.
It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 8 areas in Midlothian, which grades B+ overall.
Pros of living in Southeast Midlothian
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $176,400, 39% higher than the Midlothian median.
Cons of living in Southeast Midlothian
- Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.9 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
Southeast Midlothian report card
Each grade compares Southeast 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 B-
Homes cost 3.4x income.
60 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A-
Median household income $176,400, 0% unemployed.
87 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.
63 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 99 violent crimes per 100k, 868 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade F
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
7 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade F
Average commute 35 min, 15% work from home.
5 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A
57% have a bachelor’s degree.
93 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
8.9% of adults uninsured.
70 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A+
100% of homes owner-occupied.
99 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
95% of homes have broadband.
57 of 100 vs TX areas
Southeast Midlothian compared with Midlothian
Better than Midlothian
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%21 points higher than Midlothian (36%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%20 points higher than Midlothian (80%)
- Median household income: $176,40039% higher than Midlothian ($126,641)
Worse than Midlothian
- People below the poverty line: 11%6 points higher than Midlothian (5.2%)
- Average commute: 35 min12% higher than Midlothian (32 min)
- Home value to income: 3.4x5% higher than Midlothian (3.3x)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BLarue Miller ElementaryElementary, Midlothian ISD1.7 mi
- BEarl & Marthalu Dieterich MiddleMiddle, Midlothian ISD1.5 mi
- CWaxahachie High SchoolHigh, Waxahachie ISD3.4 mi
Cost of living in Southeast Midlothian
The median home is worth $602,000, 46% higher than the Midlothian median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,955 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Midlothian | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value46% higher than Midlothian | $602,000 | $411,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income5% higher than Midlothian | 3.4x | 3.3x | 3.6x |
| Homes owned by the people living in them20 points higher than Midlothian | 100% | 80% | 63% |
| Vacant homes3 points lower than Midlothian | 0% | 2.6% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Midlothian | 2006 | 2007 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $3,295
- Property tax
- $660
Based on a $602,000 home in Southeast 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
| Measure | Here | Midlothian | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income39% higher than Midlothian | $176,400 | $126,641 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than Midlothian | 0% | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line6 points higher than Midlothian | 11% | 5.2% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points higher than Midlothian | 57% | 36% | 34% |
| Average commute12% higher than Midlothian | 35 min | 32 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Midlothian | 15% | 16% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Midlothian | 0% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Midlothian | 95% | 96% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery high
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in Southeast Midlothian
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Midlothian
- 1A-South MidlothianMedian rent $1,880
- 2B+Kensington ParkMedian rent $2,130
- 4B+Park PlaceMedian rent $2,130
- 5BSouthwest MidlothianMedian rent $2,150
- 6BCentral MidlothianMedian rent $2,030
- 7B-East MidlothianMedian rent $2,170
- 8CNorth MidlothianMedian rent $1,560
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- B+Southwest Cedar HillCedar Hill
- B+Central NorthlakeNorthlake
- BSoutheast PflugervillePflugerville
Questions about Southeast Midlothian
Is Southeast Midlothian a good place to live?
Southeast Midlothian covers part of Midlothian, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 8 areas we score in Midlothian. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Southeast Midlothian?
The median home is worth $602,000, 46% higher than the Midlothian median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Midlothian.
What schools serve Southeast Midlothian?
The closest rated public schools are Larue Miller Elementary (elementary, rated B), Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle (middle, rated B) and Waxahachie High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 1 Census block group 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.