Living in Midlothian, TX
Suburb in Texas
Midlothian is a suburb in Texas, home to about 37,000 people, with 4.2 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is Midlothian a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 17 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Low natural disaster risk: 7 federally declared disasters since 2000
- Easy flying: DAL is 27 mi away
- Big job market: about 4.2 million people live within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Hot summers: highs around 94°F
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Key facts
Living in Midlothian: common questions
What is the cost of living in Midlothian?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $392k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,430 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Midlothian?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.66% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Midlothian safe?
Midlothian isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
How are the schools in Midlothian?
Public schools in Midlothian test close to the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 17 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in Midlothian?
Midlothian has mild winters: winter days average around 58°F and summer days around 94°F.
Does Midlothian get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding, tornadoes and cold waves: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.6 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Midlothian?
The nearest major airport is DAL, about 27 mi away.
How Midlothian scores
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