The Town FilesMidlothian, Illinois
Village in Cook County · population 14,325 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $207,000
- Household income
- $70,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 38.3
Midlothian is a village of 14,325 people in Cook County, Illinois. The median home is worth $207,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Illinois towns, better for first-time buyers than 92% of Illinois towns, better transit than 89% of Illinois towns.
How Midlothian ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Midlothian is worth $207,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $70,000, which is more affordable than 21% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,249 a month. 75.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midlothian | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,249 | $960 |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 75.9% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Midlothian
| People | Midlothian | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 90.4% |
Weather in Midlothian
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 19.5°F. About 40.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.8 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midlothian since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 21, 1967 about 4.5 miles from the town center and killed 33. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 35 deaths and 622 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 112 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 13, 2015.
Severe weather in Cook County since 1996
Cook County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| November 20, 2023 | Flood | DR-4749: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cook County
Cook County had 2,565,567 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $86,931 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Midlothian itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Midlothian
6 public schools with 2,995 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen High School | 9-12 | 1,452 | 16.5 |
| Central Park Elem School | K-8 | 620 | 12.9 |
| Kolmar Elem School | K-8 | 520 | 11.8 |
| Springfield Elem School | K-5 | 279 | 10.0 |
| Spaulding School | PK-PK | 124 | 62.0 |
| Developmental Learning Pgm DLP | PK-8 | — | — |
Towns near Midlothian
- Robbins, IL1.5 mi · 4,629 people · home $121,300
- Crestwood, IL1.6 mi · 10,826 people · home $195,200
- Oak Forest, IL2.0 mi · 27,478 people · home $255,100
- Posen, IL2.0 mi · 5,632 people · home $172,900
- Markham, IL2.5 mi · 11,661 people · home $135,300
- Dixmoor, IL3.0 mi · 2,973 people · home $84,400
- Blue Island, IL3.1 mi · 22,558 people · home $178,700
- Alsip, IL3.2 mi · 19,063 people · home $225,000
Midlothian questions
Is Midlothian, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midlothian scores better for retirees than 4% of Illinois towns and quieter than 7%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Midlothian?
The median owner-occupied home in Midlothian is valued at $207,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,000, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,249 a month.
What is the weather like in Midlothian?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 19.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.9 inches of precipitation a year and 38.8 inches of snow.
Does Midlothian get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midlothian since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 21, 1967. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)