Snohomish County & North Puget Sound

Mill Creek, Washington

City

Planned town with a walkable town center

Mill Creek is a planned community south of Everett, built around a town center with trails, a golf course and highly rated schools.

History & Local Character

Developed from the 1970s as a master-planned community, Mill Creek incorporated in 1983.

Housing & Real Estate

Planned single-family neighborhoods, townhomes and apartments near the town center.

Restaurants & Shopping

Mill Creek Town Center holds restaurants, cafes and a brewery along a walkable main street.

Schools & Education

Everett School District serves most of Mill Creek.

Parks & Recreation

Mill Creek's trail network, the golf course and nearby North Creek Forest provide recreation.

Transportation & Accessibility

SR 527 and I-5 provide access; Community Transit runs buses through the town center.

Local Businesses

Restaurants, professional offices, retail at the town center and medical clinics.

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Nearby Attractions

  • Mill Creek Town Center
  • North Creek Forest
  • Silver Lake
  • Everett waterfront

Advantages & Considerations

Advantages

  • Walkable town center
  • Good schools
  • Trail network

Considerations

  • High housing costs
  • Limited nightlife

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mill Creek a planned community?

Yes. Mill Creek was developed as a master-planned community beginning in the 1970s, with a town center and connected trail system.

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