Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Midlothian, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,706
Population
86,383
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Historical coal mining town with modern amenities
Historic
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Suburb
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Pet-Friendly
Located in Chesterfield County, Midlothian combines historical significance with suburban convenience. This community, which began as Virginia's first coal mining town in the early 18th century, now features a variety of housing options from traditional homes to apartment communities. One-bedroom apartments in Midlothian average $1,622 per month, with four-bedroom units available up to $2,983. The rental market shows consistent growth, with annual increases ranging from 2% to 5.3% across different unit sizes.
Mid-Lothian Mines Park preserves the area's coal mining heritage, marking the site of North America's first commercial coal mining operation. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at Swift Creek Reservoir, while the historic Midlothian Village area maintains its traditional character. The community is served by James River High School and Cosby High School, both recognized with the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award. The area's historical significance extends to the early days of the nation - coal from the local Black Heath Mine once heated the White House during President Jefferson's administration.
Explore the City
Scenic view of pond in Midlothian with a platform.
MIDLO Virginia Mural in Midlothian nearby Triple Crossing Brewery
Midlothian Mines Park Sign
Family enjoying kayaking at Midlothian Robious Landing Park
Two-man enjoying their boat rowing at Midlothian-Robious Landing Park.
A historic coal refinery at Midlothian Mines Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,485
Average: $140,803
Education
37,177
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
46,271
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Midlothian has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Midlothian, VA is $1,659 for a studio, $1,706 for one bedroom, $1,975 for two bedrooms, and $2,451 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midlothian has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,706/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$2,555/month
1,800 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,958/month
1,696 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Midlothian, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
913 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
660 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
626 Students
Alberta Smith Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
626 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
997 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,650 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,368 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,368 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,129 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,129 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,385 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,041 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,516 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,052 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,926 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.