At a Glance
Median Income
$183,466
$63,245 per capita
Home Value
$840,100
Zillow: $973,913
Median Rent
$3,013/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.4%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
6.7% smoking rate
How Mill Creek East Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mill Creek East's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mill Creek East a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mill Creek East residents earn a median household income of $183,466 , which is 144% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,245. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mill Creek East is $840,100 , 198% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $973,913. Median rent is $3,013/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
64.4% of adults in Mill Creek East hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mill Creek East has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population25,461
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density5,722/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born33.2%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$183,466
Per Capita$63,245
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
A
Home Value$840,100
Rent$3,013
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$973,913
Housing Units8,178
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation359 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+27.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute36 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Mill Creek East was built in 2003.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
33.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.