City profile
Mill Creek, WA
Snohomish County · Population 20,956
Mill Creek is a town in Snohomish County, WA with about 20,956 residents and a typical home value near $904,000. It is 19 miles from Seattle, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
66°F
Sunny days / yr
152
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$903,800
Typical monthly housing
$5,542
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
154
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Earthquake, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
29 mi to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 58% Democratic / 39% Republican
Community
Population
20,956
Black population
3.4%
County
Snohomish County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 20,956 residents
- Typical home value about $904,000
- 19 miles from Seattle, WA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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