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Moving to Midlothian, Texas?

 

Moving to Midlothian
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Are you thinking of moving to Midlothian, Texas? Northwest of Waxahachie and in the top corner of Ellis county, Midlothian is one of DFW’s fastest growing cities. It is a city positioned as a destination for business, both large and small and with incomes and educational levels rising, potentials are endless.

 

History

In 1883, the local population of the area accepted the name of “Midlothian”. According to legend, a train engineer from Scotland saw the countryside and it made him homesick. Midlothian is one of the historic counties of Scotland and so he put forth the name. Agriculture dominated the town’s economy until the 1930’s and then The Great Depression devastated Ellis County. After World War II however, Midlothian would become an industrial center serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Market. Today Midlothian’s industries include steel, cement, and education. The city saw a 105% growth in population in 2010, it also sees continuous growth of roughly 50% every five years. Today the population is just under 35,000 with a median income of $85,000.

 

Schools and Housing

Midlothian Independent School District is known for its academic excellence and innovative programs. With the second largest FFA chapter in the state, students who are interested in agricultural education can enjoy the new 50,000 square foot livestock facility and show arena. Additional academic programs include Advanced Placement and dual credit courses, as well as, the Mathematics Pentathlon, and the Balanced Literacy Program that teaches reading and writing with an integrated approach.

No matter your stage in life, there is housing for you to choose from. From starter homes to extravagant retreats, neighborhoods provide parks and the city promotes green living with recycling programs.

 

Things To Do

The city offers small town appeal but with access to Dallas and Fort Worth just 25 miles away. There are festivals and events for all ages. In the summer, you can enjoy splashing around at Hawaiian Falls Waterpark or relax by fishing at Massey Lake. Furthermore, kids can get active by joining any of the Midlothian youth sports associations, clubs, or leagues and for adults there is the sports complex and Pecan Trails Golf Course.  The Fall Festival in October has a 5K run, food, craft vendors, and art.