Midlothian

9th Street bridge with the Richmond skyline in the background.
Stonehenge Golf and Country Club is in Midlothian.
Scenic view of pond in Midlothian with a platform.
MIDLO Virginia Mural in Midlothian nearby Triple Crossing Brewery
Midlothian Mines Park Sign

Midlothian, VA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,663

Population

86,383

Renter Mix

20% Rent

Historical coal mining town with modern amenities

Historic Suburb Pet-Friendly Parks

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
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

40-49 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Midlothian has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Midlothian, VA is $1,597 for a studio, $1,670 for one bedroom, $1,990 for two bedrooms, and $2,426 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midlothian has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,670/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$2,789/month
2,148 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,753/month
2,082 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Midlothian, VA

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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

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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 February 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.