MIDLOTHIAN MEANS HOME

Nestled south and centered between Dallas and Fort Worth is Midlothian, Texas: DFW’s Southern Star. With an award-winning school district, 457 acres of master planned parks, youth associations, year-round community events and local dining and shopping, there are so many opportunities to be a part of Midlothian. With quick and easy access to both major metropolitan areas, this quiet but growing town is ideal for people from all walks of life.

“There is a genuine spirit of helpfulness here — of comradery and community. I think you see that every time there is an event. People here come together and lift their fellow man up,” said Clyde Melick, Midlothian Assistant City Manager.

Housing

There are many types of housing available in Midlothian, from secluded homes tucked away on acreage to garden homes with walkability to local shops and restaurants. In addition to the established neighborhoods, there are hundreds of homes currently under construction, each with their own atmosphere and offerings.

Education

Originally from Mississippi, Cheri Spaulding moved to Texas and landed in a large city with her two young sons. She found she did not like the ‘big-town’ feel and after a couple of years, migrated to Midlothian. “I was just looking for something that was more low-key — something with a small-town vibe and good schools for my boys, which is why we chose here. We have that country atmosphere, but we are also so close to DFW – so I feel like they [her children] have tons of opportunities. They can do anything and everything they want,” she said.

Midlothian ISD is composed of teachers and staff dedicated to ‘inspiring excellence’ in its students. In 2018, 2019 and 2020, MISD won the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education.

In 2019, six student teams competed for Destination Imagination, a global program that encourages creative problm0solving through teamwork. One of those teams was the defending Global champion. In 2020, several teams competed in the virtual Globals competition.

MISD students’ SAT and ACT score are routinely above the state average. For the 2020 - 2021 school year, MISD’s SAT average was 1068, while the state average was 1036. MISD’s ACT average was 21.7 while the state average was 20.6.

MISD students also earned a total of 112 Career & Technical Education certifications during the 2020 – 2021 school year that can allow them to enter the workforce after they graduate.

Safety

Midlothian was designated one of the safest cities in Texas by SafeWise and Alarms.org. Every day the city has 20 law enforcement officers and 20 firefighters/paramedics in the field. Every firefighter is also trained as a paramedic because the city runs its own ambulance service, providing timely and knowledgeable response teams.

To keep the growing city safe, Midlothian has recently added a Traffic Division, expanded school/police partnership with a new Director of Safety and Security and added a new Emergency Management Coordinator position.

Methodist Midlothian Hospital also opened in 2020 and offers a variety of services including surgeries, emergency services and women’s health.

Shopping And Dining

There is a diverse and growing list of local stores and businesses. In the heart of Midlothian, near Main Street and 8th Street, you can find a variety of eateries from hometown cooking to desserts and cocktails — places that are perfect for a lazy afternoon or a date night. You will find unique shopping all over Midlothian at family-owned businesses and specialty stores. Many of these businesses were founded and built in Midlothian and carry on the heritage of a tight-knit, supportive community.

Events

Events are held regularly and year-round in Midlothian. There is always a way to be involved. You can attend the Fly-in Breakfast at Mid-Way regional airport, Fourth of July celebrations, Wine, Arts & Craft Beer Festival or Southern Star Christmas Celebration. Midlothian also hosts a Kid’s Fishing Derby, Movies in the Park, an Easter Egg Hunt and so much more.

A.H. Meadows Library hosts book clubs and StoryTots activity time. The Senior Activity Center offers health programs, activities, meals, and transportation to more than 300 members.

Entrepreneurship

From local farmer’s market vendors to large corporations, Midlothian has a vibrant and active community of businesses owners.

In June of 2020, the City Council adopted a comprehensive downtown plan to aid in the development of the characteristics desired by the residents of Midlothian as the city expands. The research outlined in the plan indicates that the city is in a prime location for highway, rail and airport access, which supports our larger developments including Midlothian Business Park and RailPort Business Park.

It states, “Midlothian provides a budding hospitality industry and a flourishing community for economic support. Midlothian also offers a diverse and capable business environment for developers, corporations, and entrepreneurs alike.”

Angela Lopez moved to Midlothian 14 years ago. Last year, she decided to open up her own small business and debated whether or not to stay local or go to a bigger city. “I decided to stay in Midlothian because we are growing, and I like the people here. I was surprised at how easy it was and how helpful the city was to me in that process,” she said.