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Mill Creek Area Facts

  • Mill Creek has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Mill Creek crime rates are 31% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Mill Creek is 39% higher than the Washington average
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Nice place, still expensive. User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2023) A nice little community northeast of Seattle. It is still quite expensive, but a bit away from the bustling traffic. There is a lot to do and see here. ...Read More Read Less
Mill Creek, Washington Combines City Life with Community Living User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Nestled between the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound, Mill Creek, Washington is a picturesque suburb of Seattle. I love living in Mill Creek, Washington because of the proximity it has to the bustling city of Seattle, partnered with the quiet suburban community it offers to its ...Read More residents. The area offers a plethora of job opportunities including positions in the burgeoning technology industry of Seattle as well as aviation giant Boeing, which is located in nearby Everett.

The centerpiece of Mill Creek is the multi-use Mill Creek Town Center, featuring a variety of shops, restaurants, and services. I especially love visiting the complex in warmer months with its plentiful outdoor dining seating and community events. The Mill Creek Sports Center is also one of the best areas in the city, boasting a myriad of recreational opportunities for people of all ages. With its temperate climate and proliferation of numerous running and biking trails, Mill Creek is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mill Creek? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hillside Park
      Heron Park
      Heron Park playground
      Library Park
      Mill Creek Sports Park
      Playground Structure
      Silver Crest Park
      Cougar Park

      Entertainment

      AR Workshop Mill Creek
      Willis Tucker Amphitheater
      Regal Everett Stadium 16 & RPX
      Northwest Music Hall
      Glacier Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Frost
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Baskin-Robbins
      Papa John's
      McMenamin's
      Joy Teriyaki
      Port of Subs

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mill Creek? Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in Mill Creek.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mill Creek? The cost of living in Mill Creek is 164/100 - which is 39% higher than Washington.
      Mill Creek
      164

      64% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mill Creek? Mill Creek crime rates are 2,241, which are 31% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,241 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mill Creek? The median income in Mill Creek is $104,951 which is 67% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $104,95190% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,10978% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mill Creek a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Mill Creek home prices? Mill Creek home prices are $584,400 - which is 117% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $584,400216% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,81391% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Mill Creek have good schools? The Mill Creek graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      60% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      28% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Mill Creek a good place to live? Mill Creek has an overall rating of 81% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      8 total surveys

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