How long is the commute from Midlothian, TX?
Workers who live in Midlothian, TX take an average of 31.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
15.7% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Midlothian get to work
| Means of transportation | Midlothian | Ellis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±2.8 points) | 77.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±1.5 points) | 8.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.7% (±2.3 points) | 12.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Midlothian, the average commute is not measurably different from Ellis County (30.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Midlothian, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ellis County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ellis County, Midlothian ranks 5 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 351 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Midlothian
| Vehicles available | Midlothian | Ellis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.5 points) | 3.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.8% (±3.7 points) | 23.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% (±4.2 points) | 40.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.4% (±4.2 points) | 32.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Midlothian, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Ellis County (3.7%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Midlothian
| Midlothian | Ellis County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.7% (±2.3 points) | 12.4% (±1.0 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.5 points) | 96.8% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±1.4 points) | 92.5% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Midlothian, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Ellis County (92.5%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Midlothian
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | — | 31.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Venus | 7.2 mi | 32.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ovilla | 8.0 mi | 31.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Hill | 8.2 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Leaf | 9.0 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Waxahachie | 9.7 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Glenn Heights | 9.7 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield | 10 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| The Homesteads | 10 mi | 41.7 minutes (±15.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oak Leaf, TX (25.3 minutes), Waxahachie, TX (25.9 minutes), Mansfield, TX (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ellis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pecan Hill | 41.7 minutes (±10.6) |
| 2 | Maypearl | 38.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Palmer | 32.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Ferris | 32.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 (tie) | Midlothian | 31.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 5 (tie) | Ovilla | 31.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Bardwell | 30.5 minutes (±8.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Milford | 30.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 9 | Italy | 30.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Ennis | 27.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Alma | 27.2 minutes (±5.8) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Ellis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Midlothian
How long is the average commute in Midlothian?
Workers who live in Midlothian, TX take an average of 31.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Midlothian without a car?
2.0% of households in Midlothian have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Midlothian?
15.7% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Midlothian worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Midlothian city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Midlothian city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Midlothian city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Midlothian city, Texas (place:48096, in state:48).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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