Why Live in Mill Creek
Mill Creek, a walkable suburban city built in the 1970s as a golf course community, offers a lush tree canopy and a small-town feel while being close to larger cities. Most of its 21,000 residents commute 24 miles to Seattle or 10 miles to Everett, with Interstate 5 about a mile away and public transit options available. The Mill Creek Town Center serves as the urban core, featuring a variety of shopping and dining options, regular events, and grocery stores. Housing styles include late 20th-century split-level, Northwest Contemporary, and Craftsman-inspired homes, along with townhouses and condos. The area is known for its parks and walking trails, such as the North Creek Trail, where residents often walk their dogs and families. Summers are warm and dry, but the rest of the year sees rain and cloudy days typical of the Pacific Northwest. Local kids attend highly rated Everett Public Schools, including Mill Creek Elementary, Heatherwood Middle, and Henry M. Jackson High. Mill Creek is safer than the national average, with property crimes decreasing recently. The Mill Creek Police Department offers a Dog Walker Watch program to help residents identify suspicious activity. For healthcare, Swedish Mill Creek Campus is 3 miles away, and Paine Field, offering domestic flights, is about 6 miles away.
Home Trends in Mill Creek, WA
On average, homes in Mill Creek, WA sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Mill Creek, WA over the last 12 months is $980,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$980,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,099,997
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$581,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$549,950
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$339,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$476
Number of Homes for Sale
35
Last 12 months Home Sales
251
Median List Price
$979,975
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%