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Mill Creek.
About
Life in Mill Creek
If you're seriously considering Mill Creek, you're looking at one of the Seattle area's most affluent suburbs—a place that was literally designed from scratch in the 1970s around a country club and golf course, then incorporated in 1983. What that means in practice is a planned, intentional community with tree-named neighborhoods, solid infrastructure, and a median household income of about $124,000, which brings with it the obvious trade-off: a median home value around $904,000 and median rent at $2,249 a month. The job market is diverse but not particularly local; most residents commute out to Seattle, Everett, Bellevue, or Bothell for work, with education, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services being the dominant industries.
Mill Creek at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Foreign-Born
24.5%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Population Growth
-0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.5% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Mill Creek: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mill Creek, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (11.7%), and 6.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.3%
of households
Married Couples
54.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
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 28% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Mill Creek
In Mill Creek, rent runs 28% above the WA average, and home values are 60% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,026
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $923,989 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Mill Creek and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Snohomish County, which includes Mill Creek, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Mill Creek: Snohomish County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Snohomish County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mill Creek is about 3% of Snohomish County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mill Creek Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Commute33 min avg
How Mill Creek residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mill Creek, most residents drive alone to work (57%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Regional airport · few flights306k passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M 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 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Mill Creek runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
130.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
1,909.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,767 national, 2024)
Mill Creek Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 1 event in 2023
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Snohomish County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Snohomish County, which includes Mill Creek, the most common type is flood, with 1 recorded event in 2023.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 2 | Flood | $2.7M |
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.
27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Snohomish County, county-wide
Mill Creek is about 3% of Snohomish County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Snohomish County, which includes Mill Creek, is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
116
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Snohomish County, county-wide
Mill Creek is about 3% of Snohomish County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate71°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mill Creek has mild summers (avg high 71°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
71°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
3.0"
Hot Days/Year
1
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
29
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
178
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 37°F | 3.89" |
| Feb | 48°F | 37°F | 2.84" |
| Mar | 52°F | 39°F | 3.63" |
| Apr | 56°F | 43°F | 2.67" |
| May | 63°F | 48°F | 2.11" |
| Jun | 66°F | 51°F | 1.89" |
| Jul | 72°F | 55°F | 0.84" |
| Aug | 73°F | 55°F | 0.98" |
| Sep | 68°F | 52°F | 1.68" |
| Oct | 58°F | 46°F | 3.35" |
| Nov | 50°F | 40°F | 4.97" |
| Dec | 45°F | 36°F | 4.52" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mill Creek
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mill Creek's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Edmonds
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Everett
Evergreenhealth Monroe
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Monroe
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.
Education22.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mill Creek
Mill Creek's student/teacher ratio is 22.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 56.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mill Creek (within 15 miles)
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
7.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,457 students · in-state tuition $13,472 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,709 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 43% graduate · median earnings $51,095 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,656 students · in-state tuition $4,953 · 42% graduate · median earnings $54,434 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,046 students · in-state tuition $5,232 · 47% graduate · median earnings $56,341 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 1,032 students · in-state tuition $5,295 · 43% graduate · median earnings $65,772 (10 yrs after entry)
DigiPen Institute of Technology
12.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 995 students · in-state tuition $40,070 · 58% graduate · median earnings $80,038 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mill Creek
Mill Creek has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
19 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
19 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
33 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
68 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
73 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mill Creek
Mill Creek Library
15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek
Cities Near Mill Creek
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mill Creek FAQ
Is Mill Creek, Washington affordable?⌄
Mill Creek's median rent is $2,249/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $124,364/year. Median home value is $903,800.
Is Mill Creek, Washington safe?⌄
Mill Creek's violent crime rate was 131 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1909 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mill Creek, Washington?⌄
Snohomish County, which includes Mill Creek, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mill Creek, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Mill Creek is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,249/month and median household income is $124,364/year. The median home value is $903,800. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mill Creek, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Mill Creek is 33 minutes, which is longer 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