salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 58.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,040 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 67 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Midlothian?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Midlothian
| Size | Midlothian | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,821 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,741 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,856 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,236 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,293 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Midlothian overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Midlothian, so the Virginia 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 $1,083 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $408,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Midlothian, VA?
Renting in Midlothian costs a median of about $1,751 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Midlothian?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,040 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Midlothian cheap or expensive?
Midlothian is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.7% of the typical household income of $118,726. It ranks 67th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Midlothian?
The median homeowner in Midlothian pays $3,251 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Midlothian more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above 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 $408,500, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
19,120 people live in Midlothian. Numbers are typical (middle) values.