Once home to the first commercial coal mines in the United States, Midlothian is today a sprawling Chesterfield County suburb south of the James River. Located about 17 miles west of downtown Richmond, Midlothian has experienced significant growth and development in recent decades. You have convenience, affordability, good schools, and not that much traffic. And you can get twice the house that you’d get in Northern Virginia. Midlothian is particularly attractive for families looking for suburban conveniences and a well-rated school district within a quick drive of Richmond. Chesterfield County is a good county for raising kids, and Midlothian is the cream of the crop.
The average home price in Midlothian just trails the national average, though prices have been steadily climbing over the past few years. As of January 2025, the median price of a single-family home in Midlothian was $490,000. Properties can range anywhere from $200,000 to over $1 million. Homebuyers can find condo units and modest ranches on the lower end of the price range, while spacious contemporary homes and Colonial Revivals on large lots represent the upper end.
2,670 people live in Midlothian, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $17,557. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Midlothian, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including ValerEats, Crescent Simples, and Na Nin.
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| Dining | 4.07 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.81 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.77 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.76 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.64 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.29 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.65 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.81 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.54 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.83 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.59 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.58 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Midlothian has 1,072 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Midlothian do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,670 people call Midlothian home. The population density is 18,856.204 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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