Midlothian, Texas
Among the top 25% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 17% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 54% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 51% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 54% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 13% for amenities nearby
Midlothian is a mid-size city in Texas with about 35,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and broadband access. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and amenities nearby.
Official websitemidlothian.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.9 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$119k91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$56kbetter than 17% of US places
Home Value$333k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 16% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.74%better than 16% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.54%better than 82% of US places
Unemployment2.9%better than 60% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.4 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days95 daysbetter than 79% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.0better than 51% of US places
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 60% of US places
School Quality68.8better than 64% of US places
Violent Crime969/100kbetter than 37% of US places
Property Crime993/100kbetter than 48% of US places
Community
Population35,46096th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.524th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3872nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9542nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.2%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.2%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.1%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 24% of US places
Walkability6.0/20better than 38% of US places
Airport Distance28 mibetter than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.4%better than 84% of US places
Amenities Nearby6.77better than 13% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Midlothian an affordable place to live?
- Midlothian is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $56k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Midlothian?
- The median home value in Midlothian is $333k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Midlothian?
- Median household income in Midlothian is $119k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Midlothian?
- Median gross rent in Midlothian is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Midlothian safe?
- Midlothian is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 969/100k (better than 37%). Property crime is 993/100k.
- What is the weather like in Midlothian?
- Midlothian averages 86°F in July and 48°F in January, with 42.4 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Midlothian?
- Public-school quality in Midlothian is above average, scoring better than 64% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Midlothian?
- The average one-way commute in Midlothian is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)