Midlothian

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Midlothian, VA

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Historical coal mining town with family-friendly amenities

Family-Friendly Historic Suburb Pet-Friendly Parks Shopping Restaurants

On the shore of James River, Midlothian, Virginia is just 15 miles west of downtown Richmond. This historic suburb is wonderful place to raise a family with family-friendly amenities. John Tyler Community College-Midlothian Campus resides in town, as well as the Stonehenge Golf & Country Club. Shop, eat, or catch a movie at Westchester Commons, offering Target, Petco, Chick-Fil-A, Regal Cinemas 16, and more in this expansive outdoor shopping center.

Discover the history of America’s first coal miners at Mid-Lothian Mines Park with the whole family. Restaurants thrive in the Midlothian area such as Sedona Taphouse. Check out their great craft beer selection, or visit Latitude Seafood Co. for numerous wines, beers, and handcrafted cocktails paired with the freshest seafood. For Virginia’s best burgers and premier brews, try Capital Ale House Midlothian.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Midlothian, VA is $1,611 for a studio, $1,634 for one bedroom, $1,947 for two bedrooms, and $2,475 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midlothian has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,634/month
785 Sq Ft
House
$2,529/month
1,842 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,523/month
1,935 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Midlothian, VA

Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Alberta Smith Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

626 Students

Old Hundred Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

997 Students

J B Watkins Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

814 Students

Bettie Weaver Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

609 Students

Spring Run Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

872 Students

Midlothian Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,368 Students

Robious Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,129 Students

Tomahawk Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,680 Students

Swift Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,115 Students

Bailey Bridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,459 Students

Cosby High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,385 Students

Midlothian High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,041 Students

James River High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,926 Students

Clover Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,775 Students

Manchester High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,188 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Huguenot Park
  • Rockwood Park
  • Robious Landing Park
  • Metro Richmond Zoo
  • Pocahontas State Park

Airports

  • Richmond International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.