The Town FilesMidlothian, Texas
City in Ellis County · population 35,125 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $411,800
- Household income
- $126,641
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 36.7
Midlothian is a city of 35,125 people in Ellis County, Texas. The median home is worth $411,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 89% of Texas towns, better for families than 82% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 80% of Texas towns.
How Midlothian ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Midlothian is worth $411,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $126,641, which is more affordable than 36% of Texas towns. Median rent is $2,013 a month. 79.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midlothian | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $411,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $2,013 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $126,641 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 79.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Midlothian
| People | Midlothian | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 31.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Midlothian
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 33.9°F. About 40.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midlothian since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 26, 2015 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 4, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 160 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 12, 2023.
Severe weather in Ellis County since 1996
Ellis County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Ellis County
Ellis County had 62,721 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,911 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Midlothian itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Midlothian
12 public schools with 10,429 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDLOTHIAN H S | 9-12 | 1,940 | 16.0 |
| MIDLOTHIAN HERITAGE H S | 9-12 | 1,603 | 17.8 |
| EARL & MARTHALU DIETERICH MIDDLE | 6-8 | 990 | 18.7 |
| WALNUT GROVE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 988 | 17.0 |
| FRANK SEALE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 666 | 14.5 |
| LONGBRANCH EL | PK-5 | 664 | 16.6 |
| JEAN COLEMAN EL | PK-5 | 639 | 16.0 |
| IRVIN EL | PK-5 | 628 | 14.3 |
| J A VITOVSKY EL | PK-5 | 625 | 13.9 |
| MT PEAK EL | PK-5 | 600 | 15.0 |
| T E BAXTER EL | PK-5 | 584 | 13.9 |
| LARUE MILLER EL | PK-5 | 502 | 14.8 |
Towns near Midlothian
- Venus, TX7.9 mi · 4,361 people · home $270,500
- Ovilla, TX8.0 mi · 4,304 people · home $446,700
- Cedar Hill, TX8.2 mi · 49,148 people · home $302,700
- Waxahachie, TX9.7 mi · 41,140 people · home $336,500
- Glenn Heights, TX9.8 mi · 15,819 people · home $309,600
- The Homesteads, TX10.2 mi · 3,890 people · home $133,300
- Mansfield, TX10.3 mi · 72,602 people · home $410,700
- DeSoto, TX11.7 mi · 56,145 people · home $319,400
Midlothian questions
Is Midlothian, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midlothian scores better for retirees than 46% of Texas towns and quieter than 38%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.7).
How much does a house cost in Midlothian?
The median owner-occupied home in Midlothian is valued at $411,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $126,641, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $2,013 a month.
What is the weather like in Midlothian?
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 33.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Midlothian get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midlothian since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 26, 2015. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)