At a Glance
Median Income
$121,578
$63,591 per capita
Home Value
$836,300
Zillow: $973,913
Median Rent
$2,197/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
1,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.7%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Mill Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mill Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mill Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mill Creek residents earn a median household income of $121,578 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,591. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 is $836,300 , 197% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $973,913. Median rent is $2,197/month, with 33.5% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Mill Creek reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,358/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
53.7% of adults in Mill Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mill Creek has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population20,846
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density4,493/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,578
Per Capita$63,591
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$836,300
Rent$2,197
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$973,913
Housing Units9,007
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property1,358/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary122/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation400 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Mill Creek was built in 1995.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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