MIDLOTHIAN MEANSHOME

Offering the charm of a peaceful, rural town, Midlothian is recognized as one of the safest cities in Texas. Sitting at the juncture of US Highways 287 and 67, Midlothian is centrally located about 26 miles from both Dallas to the NE and Fort Worth to the NW.

Incorporated in 1888, the town was originally established as an agrarian community, dependent on cattle raising and cotton farming. After World War II, Midlothian’s economy transitioned from agricultural to industrial. The fact that it sits at the crossroads of two railroad lines and two regional highways has made it an attractive location for industry and residents.

Since 2010, the city’s population has grown from 18,037 to 35,695 residents at the end of third quarter 2020, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Approximately 500 single-family housing units were added every year between 2016 and 2019.

Affordable housing, exceptional public schools and a friendly community are characteristics that entice many to Midlothian. At $85,700, the annual median household income in Midlothian greatly exceeds the state median, as does the level of education. Many small businesses and restaurants offer hometown service and homemade flavors. At the same time, regional and national restaurant chains and retail establishments offer dining and shopping variety and convenience.

City leaders place a high value on quality of life for those who live, work and visit Midlothian. The comprehensive plan adopted in 2007 and modified in 2018 calls for investing in the historic parts of the city, expanding health and educational opportunities and preserving the rural heritage of Midlothian. Every year, the City of Midlothian, Chamber of Commerce and other local nonprofits provide an abundance of festivals and fairs, parades, movie nights, street dances and other family-centered activities.

In 2020, Midlothian saw the addition of its first fullservice, acute care hospital, two medical office buildings being built by the area’s two major healthcare systems, its third middle school, and ground breaking on phase two of a 105-total-acre community park.