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Midlothian, TX

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Midlothian, TX

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 53
Population37,256
Foreign Born2.7%
Population Density585people per mi²
Median Age35.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

149/100

49% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Midlothian, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $30k$56k
Comfortable $72k$105k
Luxury $151k+$234k+
Elite (Top 5%) $178k+$275k+
Affordability Ratio

116%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean96%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
6
Positive
12
Poor
0
Negative
0

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

8.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

14.1mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International

28.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Arlington, TX

14.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf3Nearest 6.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 10.1 mi
Marina0Nearest 10.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 19.4 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 9.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$123k+2.8%
63% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$852k
30% above US avg
College Educated
35.2%
1% above US avg
WFH
12.7%
11% below US avg
Homeownership
79.3%
21% above US avg
Median Home
$369k
31% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 88% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−11.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−7.1%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.02 / 1k Residents96% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.71 / 1k Residents70% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−16.1%
Burglary
0.49 / 1k Residents80% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.28 / 1k Residents43% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.88 / 1k Residents64% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+14Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Midlothian, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season271 days344 frost-free
Annual Rainfall51.3"
Elevation663 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor24 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak585/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good17 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 312 mi · coast 224 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$46.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityArlington394k people are 19 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW29 mi away
Distance to State Capital159 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison19 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:11:01.000Z

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