Chesterfield · Established suburb
Midlothian
Chesterfield's established suburban heart. Lake communities, mature trees, and community amenities. Brandermill and Woodlake define the lifestyle: water, trails, and family infrastructure at moderate prices.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · By Miles Agee, Realtor®
The Numbers
What Midlothian actually costs
Median range
$350K-$500K
Walk score
18
Typical commute
22 min
Tax rate
$0.89 / $100
School district
Chesterfield County PS
County
Chesterfield
Walk score and commute are representative averages for the zone, not for a single address. The tax rate is the locality rate per $100 of assessed value and is reset annually.
The Honest Part
What Midlothian trades away
Car-dependent. Further from city restaurants and nightlife than Short Pump. Some communities are aging and may need updates. Route 60 corridor traffic during rush hour.
Most zone pages skip this part. Every place in Greater Richmond gives something up, and knowing which thing before you tour is worth more than another photo gallery.
On the Ground
Communities inside Midlothian
What You Get
Housing stock and daily life
What is on the market here
- Move-in-ready homes, roughly 5 to 15 years old
What this zone is built around
- Parks, trails, and outdoor access
- Shopping and everyday convenience
- Quiet streets and privacy
What a Tuesday night looks like
- A park, a trail, or water before sunset
- Practice, school, and a pediatrician close in
- Errands done without a second trip
Is It For You
Who Midlothian tends to fit
Family with young kids
Lake communities like Brandermill and Woodlake put water, trails, and pools in your backyard. Chesterfield schools, low taxes, and family amenities. Nature-adjacent suburban living.
Family with teenagers
Established communities with teens in the neighborhood, lake access, and Chesterfield schools. Brandermill and Woodlake give families outdoor recreation without driving to it.
Empty nester or downsizing
Lake living, trails, and an established community feel. Midlothian has the maturity and maintenance that newer developments lack. Low taxes and easy access to healthcare.
You and your partner
If outdoor access matters more than nightlife, Midlothian's lake communities deliver. Kayaking, trails, and swimming before dinner -- with Chesterfield's low tax rate.
Not sure Midlothian is your zone?
The 7-question quiz scores all eighteen Greater Richmond zones against your budget, commute, and how you actually spend a Tuesday. Or text Miles and skip straight to the conversation.
Pricing, tax rates, walk scores, and commute figures on this page are representative for the zone as of 2026-09-06 and change regularly. Verify with current MLS data, the locality assessor, and a licensed Realtor before making purchase or sale decisions. School information should be verified through Niche, GreatSchools, or the official school district. MAMS does not steer clients by race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.