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About
Life in Millcreek
Millcreek is a solidly upper-middle-class suburb that appeals to families and professionals working in the Salt Lake Valley. With a median household income around $98,500 and a college degree rate of nearly 54%, you're looking at an educated, economically stable community—though home values averaging $627,200 mean you'll need serious purchasing power. The commute to most jobs in Salt Lake City runs about 20 minutes, which is reasonable for suburban living.
Millcreek at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
11.1%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Millcreek: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Millcreek, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (10.7%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.2%
of households
Married Couples
45.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for UT
Rent, home values, and income in Millcreek
In Millcreek, home values are 28% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,533
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $632,014 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Millcreek and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Millcreek is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Millcreek Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Salt Lake City, UT metro area
Commute20.6 min avg
How Millcreek residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Millcreek, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 46% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Unified Police Department, which covers Millcreek, runs 46% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
179
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,404.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Unified Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Salt Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Salt Lake County, which includes Millcreek, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $600,000 |
| 2024 | 35 | High Wind | $180,500 |
| 2023 | 59 | Heavy Snow | $17.6M |
| 2022 | 37 | High Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Air Quality57 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Salt Lake County, which includes Millcreek, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
57
Good Days
121
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Millcreek has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
22.3"
Annual Snowfall
55.8"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
119
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 2.16" |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 2.31" |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.34" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 2.83" |
| Jun | 82°F | 57°F | 1.36" |
| Jul | 91°F | 68°F | 0.60" |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 0.91" |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 1.62" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 2.09" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.10" |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.36" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Millcreek
Millcreek has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
St Mark's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: St Mark'S Hospital · 1200 East 3900 South
- Emergency department: St. Mark's Taylorsville Emergency Center · 2675 W Taylorsville Blvd, Taylorsville
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Salt Lake Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 2.2 mi away · Salt Lake City
Marian Center
Psychiatric · 3.7 mi away · Salt Lake City
Intermountain Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Murray
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education21.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Millcreek
Millcreek's student/teacher ratio is 21.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 54.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Millcreek
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 155,088 students · in-state tuition $8,730 · 52% graduate · median earnings $76,999 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 383 students · in-state tuition $13,836 · 64% graduate · median earnings $40,111 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 27,264 students · in-state tuition $9,832 · 68% graduate · median earnings $72,729 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,136 students · in-state tuition $4,543 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,441 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 5,986 students · 76% graduate · median earnings $79,752 (10 yrs after entry)
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
11.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,058 students · in-state tuition $23,710 · 76% graduate · median earnings $34,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 823 students · in-state tuition $44,980 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Neumont College of Computer Science
6.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 453 students · in-state tuition $28,095 · 58% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Millcreek
Millcreek has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
18 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
74 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Millcreek
Millcreek Community Center Library
2266 Evergreen Avenue, Salt Lake City
Cities Near Millcreek
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Millcreek FAQ
Is Millcreek, Utah affordable?⌄
Millcreek's median rent is $1,492/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $98,045/year. Median home value is $627,200.
Is Millcreek, Utah safe?⌄
Millcreek is policed by the Unified Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 179 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1405 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Millcreek, Utah?⌄
Millcreek has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Millcreek, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Millcreek is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,492/month and median household income is $98,045/year. The median home value is $627,200. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Millcreek, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Millcreek is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from