HolcimCementPlant, 2006
Midlothian’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 297 in 1890, 35,125 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
- 1882Midlothian is settled
MidlothianTX
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Population
46,683
2025 Census estimate · +33.1% since 2020
Typical home
$452K
−0.2% in a year
Household income
$127K
median
Median age
36.7
years
Jobs based here
13,283
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#128 of 640 in TX
Is Midlothian a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Midlothian grades B overall, 128th among Texas's 640 graded towns. The median household earns $127K and CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 76% of the country. The trade-off is money: homes are expensive, about $452K for a typical one and 5 times the Dallas metro’s $90K median household income. Midlothian’s median rent is $2,013 a month, where Texas’ towns sit at $1,206 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 77% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Midlothian Community Park, at 86 acres.
What makes Midlothian stand out
Where Midlothian beats most towns.
A growing town
Midlothian has grown 159% since 2010
18,037 counted in 2010 and 35,125 in 2020; an estimated 46,683 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 33.1% since 2020, after 94.7% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Midlothian grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Midlothian is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →Jobs & incomeAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 21% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.7 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 0.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →HealthMethodist Midlothian Medical Center 0.1 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →SafetyBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6 miles of trails; 1% conserved landC−Open →History3 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life0.4 library visits per resident; 4.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$452K typical home, down 0.2% in a year; 59 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 36.7–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Midlothian: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Midlothian, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Midlothian water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereEllis County Early Voting ClerkEllis County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code7606576065 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Midlothian.
Midlothian reports less crime than Waxahachie or any other graded neighbor, has hotter summers than nearly all U.S. towns and is healthier than Waxahachie and its other neighbors.
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Midlothian earns a D
Its typical home is the priciest on its borders; Waxahachie is next at $368K. The median property tax bill is $6,386, against $4,232 across Texas, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
The typical Midlothian home is worth about $452,000, about the same as a year ago, 53% above the Texas typical home. 80% of households own their home in Midlothian.
$452KZillow home value
Typical home value
Midlothian$452K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
59
days on market
98.8%
sale-to-list price
−0.2%
value change, 1 year
78
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsB+
Public schools in Midlothian beat 69% of Texas districts
Its B+ is the best School Grade on its borders; Waxahachie (B) is next.
Its public schools are run by Midlothian ISD. Three of its 12 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
69%of TX districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,012 | A |
| Midlothian H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,976 | A− |
| Longbranch ElTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 686 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
For health, Midlothian earns an A−
Its A− for health tops all 3 graded neighbors; Waxahachie (B−) comes closest. Its widest gap with Texas is tooth loss: 7.3% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 12.5% statewide.
19% of Midlothian adults binge drink. Midlothian beats the Texas average on 15 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 9.7% of Midlothian adults have diabetes.
76%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Midlothian | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 30% | 25% |
31 measures vs. Texas
15 better15 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Midlothian | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.3% | 12.5% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 11.3% | 19.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 7.1% | 6.1% |
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center
0.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
80th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Midlothian faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities. Since 2018, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Midlothian.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
paid flood claims since 2018
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
With 0.7 jobs for every working resident, most of Midlothian’s workers commute out
Jobs based here grew from 7,113 in 2013 to 13,283.
Most working residents leave Midlothian for work: only 12% work in town. Midlothian’s average trip to work is 32 minutes. Since 2013, Midlothian has added 6,170 jobs, to 13,283 in 2023.
12%work in town
| Midlothian | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $127,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 16% | 9.6% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Midlothian12%
Dallas20%
Arlington7%
Fort Worth6%
Irving4%
24 mi
median commute distance
13,283
jobs based in Midlothian
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 23% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Midlothian, expect mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons average 95°, hotter than in 96% of U.S. towns; January nights average 36.8°.
Midlothian has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Midlothian is 95°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
95°summer high
| Midlothian | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 95°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 37°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–59°
Spring55–76°
Summer73–94°
Fall57–78°
Nov 16
typical first frost
Mar 16
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
SafetyB
Midlothian reports less crime per resident than 62% of U.S. towns
Its B tops all 3 graded towns on its borders; Waxahachie (C+) comes closest. At 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 76% of Texas’s graded towns.
62%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Midlothian1
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Midlothian8.7
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
62nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
76th
percentile among TX towns
46
violent crimes reported in 2025
403
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Texas overall
The median household earns $126,641, against $78,476 across Texas, one input to its A for jobs and income.
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (24% statewide). Midlothian has grown 33% since 2020, to 46,683 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 36% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Texas.
36.7median age · TX 35.6
| Midlothian | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% | 26% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 23% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 12% | 14% | 18% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | 35.8 years | 40.5 years |
MidlothianTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school23%
Some college26%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.6 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women. Median age: women 38.2, men 35.9.
| Midlothian | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.3% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.6% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.9% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.5% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.7% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.7% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.4% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.9% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 26% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.9% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.9% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
#389for trails in TX
| Midlothian | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.6% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
0.6%
conserved · 245 of 41,078 acres
5.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mockingbird Nature Park | 1.8 mi | 60 |
| 2. Mountain Peak Community Park | 0.6 mi | 10 |
| 3. Midlothian Community Park | — | 86 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 85 attractions →AT&T Stadium and 69 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Midlothian. Close and well known come first.
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaAT&T Stadium
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaCotton Bowl
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaGlobe Life Field
20 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Texas
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaTexas Stadium
20 mi Stadium & arenaChoctaw StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
AT&T Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cotton Bowl: Robbiewest88, Public domain · Globe Life Field: Drone To Fly, CC BY 3.0 · Six Flags Over Texas: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Choctaw Stadium: KENGRIFFEY24FAN, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Midlothian
20pages on Midlothian
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 69% of TX districts · 12 schoolsSafetyB1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than TX on 15 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$452K typical home · down 0.2% in a yearWork & commuteA$127K median household income · 13,283 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 21% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Midlothian
About 4 of every 100 Midlothian residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A commuter town
88% of working residents leave Midlothian for work
Where Midlothian’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
13,283jobs based in Midlothian
12%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Midlothian
3 notable people were born in Midlothian.
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About Midlothian
City in Texas, United States
Midlothian is a city in northwest Ellis County, Texas, United States. The city is 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Dallas. It is the hub for the cement industry in North Texas, as it is the home to three separate cement production facilities, as well as a steel mill. As of the 2020 census, Midlothian had a population of 35,125.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 54 sq mi
- Elevation
- 755 ft
- ZIP code
- 76065
- Area code
- 972
Midlothian’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Midlothian.
It grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Waxahachie (C+) comes closest.
WaxahachieGrand PrairieCedar HillMidlothian
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | #128 | B | D | B | B+ | A− |
| Waxahachie | #267 | C+ | D | C+ | B | B− |
| Grand Prairie | #450 | D | C− | C+ | C | C+ |
| Cedar Hill | #483 | D | D | C+ | C− | B− |
Questions about Midlothian
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Midlothian, TX a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Midlothian grades B overall, better than 60% of U.S. towns and #128 of 640 in Texas. It grades A− for health, B for safety and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Midlothian, TX expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
What is Midlothian, TX known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Chuck Beatty and Janice Rich.