What are the schools like in Midlothian, VA?

Midlothian is served primarily by Chesterfield County Public Schools. The district operates 41 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Midlothian?

The median household income in Midlothian, VA is $104,480 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Midlothian, VA?

Midlothian has an average high temperature of 45.9°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Midlothian, VA affordable or expensive?

Midlothian's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Midlothian is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $364,200 and the median rent is $1,678 per month.

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

Midlothian has a violent crime rate of 210.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1475.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Midlothian, VA a Good Place to Live?

Midlothian is a small city of 19,123 in Virginia, with a median household income of $104,480 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Midlothian stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 98.0

Midlothian's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Midlothian costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Midlothian, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$364,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,678	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,480	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Midlothian's violent crime rate is 210.0 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

210.0 /100k

Property Crime

1475.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Midlothian is served primarily by Chesterfield County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Midlothian, VA	National Avg
School District	Chesterfield County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	41	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Midlothian sees average highs of 45.9°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 9.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Midlothian, VA
Average High — January	45.9°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	9.8"

Demographics

Metric	Midlothian, VA	National Avg
Population	19,123	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	5.6%	6.3%
Under 18	27.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brandermill, VA 3 mi Rockwood, VA 4 mi Woodlake, VA 5 mi Bon Air, VA 5 mi Manchester, VA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Midlothian

Midlothian, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

23114 23113

Midlothian vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midlothian, VA affordable or expensive?

Midlothian's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Midlothian roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $364,200 and median rent is $1,678/month.

What is the crime rate in Midlothian, VA?

Midlothian's violent crime rate is 210.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1475.3 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 Chesterfield County Public Schools. The district has 41 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 55.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Midlothian, VA a good place to live?

Midlothian, VA has a population of 19,123, a median household income of $104,480, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 45.9°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 9.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Midlothian?

Midlothian, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 23114, 23113.

What is the population of Midlothian?

The population of Midlothian, Virginia is 19,123 with a median age of 41.2. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $364,200, median household income $104,480, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.