Midlothian, Texas, Ellis County
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The city of Midlothian, Texas, is conveniently situated within the D/FW Metroplex, 25 miles from both cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. There are 4 city parks, a civic center, 17,000 volume community library, lake and camping recreational facilities. Midlothian is known as both the "Cement Capitol of Texas" and the "Steel Capitol of Texas" due to the number of cement and steel manufacturers in the area.
 Among the highest in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Midlothian's quality of life is unparalleled in our area. The slower pace lifestyle is a big advantage. People live in Midlothian to escape the stress and fast pace of city living without being too far away from Dallas and Fort Worth. More than one-third of the residential homes have been built since 1990, with re-sale prices ranging from the $60s to the $90s. New home prices range from $90s to the $500s. Average household income is estimated to be more than $57,000. Residents enjoy an excellent school system and plentiful and diverse shopping opportunities, with easy access to outdoor recreation areas and cultural and social events in both Dallas and Fort Worth. City management is highly qualified and the city is financially stable, with bond ratings of BAA1 from Moody's Investor Services.
 Acclaimed full-service medical facilities are located only 20 minutes from Midlothian. These include Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie and Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Local healthcare facilities include Ellis County Diagnostic and Midlothian Medical Clinic. A variety of dental services are also available.
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Midlothian 11,200 (2004)
Ellis Co 124,411 (2003) |
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Property Tax $.41130 per $100 valuation; total tax rate including school and county tax rates is $2.68 per $100 valuation
Sales Tax 8.25% |
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Frank X. Viso
Executive Director
Corporation for the Economic Development of Midlothian |
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Situated just south of Joe Pool Lake, one of the most popular lakes in the Metroplex, Midlothian boasts proximity to a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for all ages.
 Six lakes, three state parks and six golf courses are all within minutes of Midlothian. Nearby Arlington offers many entertainment opportunities, from Six Flags Over Texas to the Ballpark in Arlington - Home of the Texas Rangers, just to name a few. Additionally, residents are offered use of a new athletic complex, multiple city parks with playgrounds, greenbelts and picnic areas, various facilities for social organizations or recreational gatherings, and meeting facilities
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