Living in Mill Creek, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mill Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Mill Creek has 20,956 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $124,364 (27% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $903,800, the median rent is $2,249/month.
Mill Creek at a glance
- Population
- 20,956
- Median age
- 39.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $124,364State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $903,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,249/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Mill Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
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
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mill Creek the median home value is $903,800, 172% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,249 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,306 a month in housing costs.
Mill Creek median household income
The median household income in Mill Creek is $124,364 and the income per person is $68,073. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Mill Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,224
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.41
Mill Creek demographics
- Population
- 20,956
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 8,682
- Foreign-born
- 24.5%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mill Creek ›
Education in Mill Creek
56% of adults 25 and older in Mill Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 22.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mill Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.9%
- Drive alone
- 56.9%
- Public transit
- 4.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Mill Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek | 20,956 | $124,364 | $903,800 | $2,249 |
| Martha Lake | 22,634 | $124,494 | $785,400 | $2,185 |
| Mill Creek East | 25,453 | $192,937 | $905,400 | $3,152 |
| Lake Stickney | 15,890 | $94,020 | $620,300 | $1,806 |
| Larch Way | 4,424 | $160,040 | $842,600 | $2,002 |
| Eastmont | 23,721 | $138,912 | $784,000 | $2,443 |
| Silver Firs | 22,306 | $163,418 | $859,900 | $2,881 |
| North Lynnwood | 23,339 | $101,088 | $616,400 | $2,145 |
| Clearview | 3,254 | $192,540 | $892,000 | $2,357 |
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What is the median household income in Mill Creek, WA?
The median household income in Mill Creek is $124,364, 27% 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?
The median home value in Mill Creek is $903,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Mill Creek?
The median gross rent in Mill Creek is $2,249 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Mill Creek, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Mill Creek?
The median age in Mill Creek is 39.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Mill Creek?
The average commute to work in Mill Creek is 33 minutes; 29.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mill Creek?
The unemployment rate in Mill Creek is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mill Creek?
56% of adults in Mill Creek 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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