MidlothianVirginia
Midlothian is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. Settled as a coal town, Midlothian village experienced suburbanization effects and is now part of the western suburbs of Richmond, south of the James River in the Greater Richmond Region.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Midlothian
Midlothian is a small unincorporated community in central Virginia.
Officially, Midlothian is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 8.57 square miles.
What Makes Midlothian Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Midlothian
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Midlothian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Midlothian
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Midlothian
- Alberta Smith Elementary
- Bailey Bridge Middle
- Bettie Weaver Elementary
- Clover Hill High
- J.B. Watkins Elementary
- James River High
- Manchester High
- Midlothian Middle
- Robious Elementary
- Robious Middle
- Spring Run Elementary
- Swift Creek Elementary
- Swift Creek Middle
- W.W. Gordon Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.