What are the schools like in Midlothian, IL?

Midlothian is served primarily by Bremen CHSD 228. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Midlothian?

The median household income in Midlothian, IL is $66,994 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Midlothian, IL?

Midlothian has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

Midlothian, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Midlothian, IL affordable or expensive?

Midlothian's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Midlothian is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $182,300 and the median rent is $1,152 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Midlothian, IL?

Midlothian has a violent crime rate of 200.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1564.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Midlothian, IL a Good Place to Live?

Midlothian is a small city of 14,200 in Illinois, with a median household income of $66,994 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Midlothian stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Midlothian is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Midlothian city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Midlothian's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Midlothian costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Midlothian, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$182,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,152	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,994	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Midlothian's violent crime rate is 200.2 per 100,000 residents — 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

200.2 /100k

Property Crime

1564.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Midlothian is served primarily by Bremen CHSD 228. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Midlothian, IL	National Avg
School District	Bremen CHSD 228	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Midlothian sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Midlothian, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Midlothian, IL	National Avg
Population	14,200	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.8%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Robbins, IL 1 mi Crestwood, IL 2 mi Oak Forest, IL 2 mi Posen, IL 2 mi Markham, IL 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Midlothian

Midlothian, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60445

Midlothian vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midlothian, IL affordable or expensive?

Midlothian's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Midlothian roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $182,300 and median rent is $1,152/month.

What is the crime rate in Midlothian, IL?

Midlothian's violent crime rate is 200.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1564.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Midlothian?

Public schools in Midlothian are operated by Bremen CHSD 228. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Midlothian, IL a good place to live?

Midlothian, IL has a population of 14,200, a median household income of $66,994, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Midlothian?

Midlothian averages 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Midlothian?

Midlothian, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60445.

What is the population of Midlothian?

The population of Midlothian, Illinois is 14,200 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Midlothian?

Key numbers for living in Midlothian: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $182,300, median household income $66,994, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Midlothian side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.