Midlothian, IL

Midlothian, Illinois

Introduction to Midlothian, Illinois

Midlothian, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles S of Oak Lawn, Illinois and 16 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 14,315 people in Midlothian.

Midlothian History

The area now known as Midlothian was initially a milk stop along the Rock Island Railroad. One of the early names of this region was “Rexford Crossing.” It was later renamed Midlothian after an ancient borough in Scotland. A group of wealthy Chicago industrialists arrived in this area in 1900. Soon after, passenger trains started running through the area, which brought large numbers of people in its wake. Land developers had begun arriving by 1915, and farms were turned into land for housing developments. The Village of Midlothian was officially incorporated on March 17, 1927.

Midlothian and nearby Attractions

• Matteson Historical Museum
• Midlothian Village Hall
• Concordia Lutheran Church
• Bremen Heights Park

Things To Do In Midlothian

While in Midlothian, one can visit any of the many nearby museums, including the Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum, the Midwest Carvers Museum, the American Police Center & Museum and the Matteson Historical Museum. Among the local attractions are the Midlothian Village Hall, the Saint Stephen Lutheran Church, the Concordia Lutheran Church and the Midlothian Bible Church. The Midlothian Country Club, the Bremen Heights Park and the Memorial Park offer a host of recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of the visitors. The village also hosts the annual Scottish Fair & Celtic Celebration which features a number of events like dances, games, and performances by Celtic bands.

Midlothian Transportation

International flights are available from the Chicago Midway International Airport.

Midlothian Higher Education

For higher education, residents of Midlothian can enroll at the City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J. Daley College, the Chicago State University, the City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College, and the South Suburban College.

High Points

Midlothian strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Midlothian, IL

Comparing Midlothian to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Midlothian Almanac

Midlothian Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Midlothian Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Midlothian Public Libraries

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Midlothian High Schools (2004)

BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL
15203 PULASKI RD
708-371-3600
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,117 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Midlothian Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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