Overview

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.

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.

Demographics

People

Total Population14,718
Male Share of the Population51.5%
Female Share of the Population48.5%
Senior Citizens13%
Employed Population 16+7,149
Age of the Population39

Families

% of people married45%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher17.4%
Median Earnings25+$40,871
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$26,637
Median Earnings With High School Degree$38,428

Wealth

Median Family Income$75,934
% Above Poverty Level91.1%
% Below Poverty Level8.9%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time29 minutes
% Working from Home3.5%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.8%
% Using Public Transportation5.2%

Housing

People Living Alone28.1%
Median Gross Rent$1,073
Median House Value$147,500

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)38.4%
Irish17.9%
German16.6%
Polish9.1%
Italian7.6%
Swedish3.3%
English2.8%
French Except Basque1.9%
Dutch1.8%
Hungarian1%
Arab0.9%
Scottish0.8%
Czech0.7%
Austrian0.7%
Croatian0.7%
Norwegian0.6%
Albanian0.6%
Jordanian0.6%
Ghanaian0.5%
African0.5%
Lithuanian0.5%
Slovak0.4%
Greek0.3%
Russian0.3%
Canadian0.3%
West Indian0.2%
Belizean0.2%
Danishn0.2%
Welsh0.1%
Syrian0.1%
Romanian0.1%
Slovene0.1%
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Midlothian Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyCook County
Standard Zip Codes60445
Phone Area Codes708
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude41.62
Approximate Longitude-87.72

Midlothian Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationCHICAGO MIDWAY AP 3 SW
Distance8.2 miles
Jan Temp16 to 31 F
Apr Temp40 to 59 F
Jul Temp66 to 85 F
Oct Temp45 to 63 F
Annual Precip38.3 inches
StationPARK FOREST
Distance8.8 miles
Jan Temp15 to 29 F
Apr Temp39 to 58 F
Jul Temp65 to 84 F
Oct Temp43 to 63 F
Annual Precip38.6 inches
StationJOLIET BRANDON RD DAM
Distance21.6 miles
Jan Temp14 to 30 F
Apr Temp37 to 60 F
Jul Temp63 to 85 F
Oct Temp41 to 64 F
Annual Precip36.9 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Markham12,600$46,530
Oak Forest27,843$87,382
Robbins5,003$50,139
University Park7,115$58,835

Midlothian Public Libraries

Midlothian Public Library
14701 SOUTH KENTON AVENUE
Midlothian, Illinois
(708) 535-2027

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Midlothian Public Schools

Bremen High School
15203 Pulaski Rd
ZIP: 60445
(708) 371-3600
High
Total Enrollment 1407
Central Park Elem School
3621 151st St
ZIP: 60445
(708) 385-0045
Primary
Total Enrollment 770
Developmental Learning Pgm Dlp
14801 Turner Ave
ZIP: 60445
(708) 371-6340
Primary
Total Enrollment 163
Kolmar Elem School
4500 143rd St
ZIP: 60445
(708) 385-6747
Primary
Total Enrollment 620
Spaulding School
14811 Turner Ave
ZIP: 60445
(708) 385-4551
Primary
Total Enrollment 115
Springfield Elem School
14620 Springfield Ave
ZIP: 60445
(708) 388-4121
Primary
Total Enrollment 369

Midlothian Private Schools

St Christopher School
14611 Keeler Ave
ZIP: 60445
Elementary
Total Enrollment 173
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