What are the schools like in Midlothian, MD?

School district data for Midlothian is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Midlothian?

The median household income in Midlothian, MD is $38,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 40.9%.

What is the weather like in Midlothian, MD?

Midlothian has an average high temperature of 33.9°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 72.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Midlothian, MD affordable or expensive?

Midlothian's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Midlothian is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $164,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Midlothian has a violent crime rate of 123.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1050.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Midlothian, MD a Good Place to Live?

Midlothian is a small town of 313 in Maryland, with a median household income of $38,333 and a 40.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Midlothian stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 85.8

Midlothian's overall cost of living index is 85.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Midlothian costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Midlothian, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$164,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Midlothian's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

123.6 /100k

Property Crime

1050.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Midlothian, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Midlothian sees average highs of 33.9°F in January and 79.4°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 72.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Midlothian, MD
Average High — January	33.9°F
Average High — July	79.4°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	72.1"

Demographics

Metric	Midlothian, MD	National Avg
Population	313	—
Median Age	47.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	40.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	34.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Carlos, MD 1 mi Shaft, MD 1 mi National, MD 1 mi Klondike, MD 2 mi Woodland, MD 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Midlothian

Midlothian, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21543

Midlothian vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midlothian, MD affordable or expensive?

Midlothian's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Midlothian roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $164,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Midlothian, MD?

Midlothian's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1050.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Midlothian?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Midlothian, MD a good place to live?

Midlothian, MD has a population of 313, a median household income of $38,333, and an unemployment rate of 40.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 33.9°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 72.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Midlothian?

Midlothian, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21543.

What is the population of Midlothian?

The population of Midlothian, Maryland is 313 with a median age of 47.8. 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 86 (100 = US average), median home $164,200, median household income $38,333, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.