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Living in
Mill Creek East.
Mill Creek East is an unincorporated community in Snohomish County, WA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Mill Creek East
If you're considering Mill Creek East, you're looking at a solidly affluent, family-heavy suburb with strong schools—North Creek High School is relatively new to the area—and a median household income that's nearly double the national average. The downside is you'll pay for that stability: median home values hover around $910,000 and median rent is $3,152 per month, so this isn't a budget option. The community skews married-couple households (72.7%), which shapes the social fabric considerably.
Mill Creek East at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
34.1%
Broadband Internet
98.0%
of households
Population Growth
+4.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics34.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Mill Creek East: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mill Creek East, the largest foreign-born group is from India (49.5%), and 14.9% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
30.6%
of residents
65 and Older
7.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
58.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
8.0%
of households
Married Couples
76.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.13
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 79% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Mill Creek East
In Mill Creek East, rent runs 79% above the WA average, and home values are 60% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,497
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Mill Creek East and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Snohomish County, which includes Mill Creek East, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Mill Creek East: Snohomish County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Snohomish County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mill Creek East is about 3% of Snohomish County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mill Creek East 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 East residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mill Creek East, most residents drive alone to work (53%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Regional airport · few flights306k passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 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 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, which covers Mill Creek East, runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
104
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
626.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Snohomish County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 East, 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 East 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 East, 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 East 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 East 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 East
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mill Creek East's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Edmonds
Bhc Fairfax Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.2 mi away · Kirkland
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Kirkland
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.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mill Creek East
Mill Creek East's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 67.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mill Creek East (within 15 miles)
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
13.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,942 students · in-state tuition $13,406 · 85% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
5.3 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)
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, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mill Creek East
Mill Creek East has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
18 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
35 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
69 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
71 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
75 mi awayCities Near Mill Creek East
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mill Creek East FAQ
Is Mill Creek East, Washington affordable?⌄
Mill Creek East's median rent is $3,152/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $192,937/year. Median home value is $905,400.
Is Mill Creek East, Washington safe?⌄
Mill Creek East is policed by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 104 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 627 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mill Creek East, Washington?⌄
Snohomish County, which includes Mill Creek East, 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 East, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Mill Creek East is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,152/month and median household income is $192,937/year. The median home value is $905,400. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mill Creek East, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Mill Creek East 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