Living in Mill Creek East, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mill Creek East · Census data 2020–2024
Mill Creek East has 25,453 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $192,937 (97% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $905,400, the median rent is $3,152/month.
Mill Creek East at a glance
- Population
- 25,453
- Median age
- 35.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $192,937State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $905,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $3,152/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Mill Creek East a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 97% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mill Creek East
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mill Creek East the median home value is $905,400, 172% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,152 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,401 a month in housing costs.
Mill Creek East median household income
The median household income in Mill Creek East is $192,937 and the income per person is $67,712. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Mill Creek East: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,147
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 0.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.13
Mill Creek East demographics
- Population
- 25,453
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 7.3%
- Households
- 8,108
- Foreign-born
- 34.1%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mill Creek East ›
Education in Mill Creek East
67.6% of adults 25 and older in Mill Creek East have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 31.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mill Creek East
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 33.1%
- Drive alone
- 52.7%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Mill Creek East vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek East | 25,453 | $192,937 | $905,400 | $3,152 |
| Clearview | 3,254 | $192,540 | $892,000 | $2,357 |
| Bothell East | 14,578 | $198,882 | $1,131,600 | $2,406 |
| Mill Creek | 20,956 | $124,364 | $903,800 | $2,249 |
| Martha Lake | 22,634 | $124,494 | $785,400 | $2,185 |
| Silver Firs | 22,306 | $163,418 | $859,900 | $2,881 |
| Larch Way | 4,424 | $160,040 | $842,600 | $2,002 |
| Bothell West | 22,029 | $153,449 | $824,900 | $2,511 |
| Cathcart | 2,064 | $130,400 | $908,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mill Creek East, WA?
The median household income in Mill Creek East is $192,937, 97% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mill Creek East?
The median home value in Mill Creek East is $905,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Mill Creek East?
The median gross rent in Mill Creek East is $3,152 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Mill Creek East, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 97% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Mill Creek East?
The median age in Mill Creek East is 35.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Mill Creek East?
The average commute to work in Mill Creek East is 33 minutes; 33.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mill Creek East?
The unemployment rate in Mill Creek East is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mill Creek East?
67.6% of adults in Mill Creek East have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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