Mill Creek 

Moving to Mill Creek, WA

Living in Mill Creek, WA

Mill Creek is a city in the Seattle-Tacoma Metropolitan Area. Located 20 miles east of Seattle and sandwiched between Everett and Redmond, this affluent city appeals to families who love the outdoors but want to have top-notch dining and shopping just a stone’s throw away. In contrast with the dozen parks, creeks, and 23 miles of hiking trails in the region, much of Mill Creek is relatively new development: the downtown area was built between 2001 and 2007, and a second urban village is currently under construction. While you won’t run into many tourists here, Everett, Seattle, and Redmond residents will often visit during the Memorial Day and Veterans Day parades.

What’s the Cost of Living in Mill Creek? 

Mill Creek’s cost of living is 22% higher than the national average, though residents pay less on groceries, restaurants, housing, and utilities than their neighbors in nearby Seattle.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Mill Creek?

Mill Creek doesn’t have official neighborhoods. Though it’s a relatively small city at 4.66 square miles, it has grown in recent years by annexing surrounding communities. Sometimes, Mill Creek is divided into the following “neighborhoods”:

• Murphys Corner
• Wintermutes Corner
• The Highlands at Mill Creek
• Wildflower at Mill Creek

Regardless of where in the city you decide to move to, SmartStop Self Storage offers storage units in Mill Creek to suit all your storage needs. This includes both inside and outside units, uncovered boat/RV/vehicle parking, and climate-controlled storage to protect your belongings during the winter months.

What Are Iconic Things to Do in Mill Creek? 

There’s something for everyone to explore in Mill Creek, whether you’re a visitor or resident. Here are four things to do any time of the year:

• Mill Creek Town Center. Conveniently located right off the Bothell-Everett Highway, this one-street upscale lifestyle center has 88 shops, restaurants, and services that combine errands and leisure into a single trip.
• Nickel Creek Park. It may appear small from the outside, but the trails in Nickel Creek Park wind through 19.75 acres of shady trees. It’s one of the stops on the city’s “Selfie Trail,” which guides visitors along 10 unique Mill Creek landmarks.
• Arena Sports. It’s unlikely your kids will ever get bored spending summers at this 98,500-square-foot indoor sports arena, complete with mini golf, laser tag, bowling, a ropes course, an arcade, VR, and other attractions.
• Biannual Garage Sale. On the first Saturday of May and October of each year, Mill Creek residents host a citywide garage sale that has become the biggest event of its kind in the county, drawing locals from the surrounding metropolitan area.