Life in Mill Creek research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Mill Creek over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mill Creek:
The population in Mill Creek is 20,846.
The median home value in Mill Creek is $967,807.
The median income in Mill Creek is $121,578.
The cost of living in Mill Creek is 165 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Mill Creek is $2,197.
The unemployment rate in Mill Creek is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Mill Creek is 4.9%.
The average high in Mill Creek is 59.0° and the average low is 43.6°.
Crime in Mill Creek summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mill Creek. Key points include:
There were 405 total crimes in Mill Creek in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mill Creek is 1,957.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mill Creek is 125.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mill Creek is 1,832.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mill Creek is -7.62% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mill Creek / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 405 | 1,957.8 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 125.7 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 29.0 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 87.0 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 379 | 1,832.1 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 56 | 270.7 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 269 | 1,300.3 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 54 | 261.0 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Mill Creek summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mill Creek. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mill Creek is 165 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mill Creek is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Mill Creek is $967,807.
The median income in Mill Creek is $121,578.
| Living Expense | Mill Creek | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 278 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 121 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Mill Creek is 59.0° and the average low is 43.6°.
There are 123.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.1 inches of precipitation each year with 3.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mill Creek |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 123.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.7 |
The current population in Mill Creek is 20,846. The population has increased 19.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20,846 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 20,797 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 20,665 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 20,750 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 20,553 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 20,164 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 19,706 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 19,372 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 19,028 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 18,667 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 18,439 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 18,163 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 17,861 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 17,485 | - |
60.9% White with 12,695 White residents.
4.4% African American with 924 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.
20.6% Asian with 4,289 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 84 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 1,135 Two Or More residents.
8.0% Hispanic with 1,672 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mill Creek | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.9% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.4% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 20.6% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Mill Creek is 50.6% female with 10,555 female residents.
Mill Creek is 49.4% male with 10,291 male residents.
| Gender | Mill Creek | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Mill Creek completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Mill Creek completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Mill Creek completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Mill Creek completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Mill Creek completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Mill Creek completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Mill Creek completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Mill Creek completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Mill Creek completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mill Creek | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.8% of households in Mill Creek earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Mill Creek earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Mill Creek earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Mill Creek earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.0% of households in Mill Creek earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.7% of households in Mill Creek earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.9% of households in Mill Creek earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.5% of households in Mill Creek earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.7% of households in Mill Creek earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.9% of households in Mill Creek earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mill Creek | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.7% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.7% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 26.9% | 17.2% | 12.6% |