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Mill Creek, Washington

Introduction to Mill Creek, Washington

Mill Creek, Washington, in Snohomish county, is 8 miles S of Everett, Washington (center to center) and 18 miles N of Seattle, Washington. The city is part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 11,525 people live in Mill Creek.

Mill Creek History

Originally, Mill Creek was a densely, wooded region with very few roads. On August 30, 1983, it was incorporated as a city and is one of the youngest cities of Washington. Prior to its incorporation, the city was a suburb of Everett. Development in Mill Creek began in the 1950s. The high school of the city was established in the 1990s.

Mill Creek and nearby Attractions

  • Heron Park
  • Imagine Children's Museum
  • Howarth Park Dog Beach
  • Transportation Museum
  • Mukilteo State Park
  • Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour

Things To Do In Mill Creek

There are several parks and playgrounds in Mill Creek including Mill Creek Sports Park, Library Park, Pine Meadow Park, Heron Park, Hillside Park, Nickel Creek Park, and Highlands Park. Leisure can also be spent at Mill Creek Skate Park and North Creek Trail. The Mukilteo Lighthouse and Woodland Park Zoo are also worth visiting. In addition, the city organizes numerous annual festivals and events.

Mill Creek Transportation

Snohomish County Airport is close to the city.

Mill Creek Higher Education

Edmonds Community College, Lake Washington Technical College, and Everett Community College are close by.

High Points

Mill Creek strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyMill Creek Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 6%Mill Creek Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Mill Creek Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Mill Creek Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 7%Mill Creek People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Mill Creek College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Mill Creek Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Mill Creek Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mill Creek, WA

Comparing Mill Creek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population78
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime35

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