salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.7 minutes each way. Most homes (79.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,160 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 312 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Midlothian?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Midlothian
| Size | Midlothian | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,272 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,959 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,261 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,898 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Midlothian overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Midlothian, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Midlothian
Life in Midlothian
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Midlothian?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $978 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $411,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Midlothian, TX?
Renting in Midlothian costs a median of about $1,879 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Midlothian?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,160 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Midlothian cheap or expensive?
Midlothian is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.5% of the typical household income of $136,582. It ranks 312th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Midlothian?
The median homeowner in Midlothian pays $6,386 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.
Is Midlothian more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Midlothian?
The median home value in Midlothian is $411,800, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
39,356 people live in Midlothian. Numbers are typical (middle) values.