How long is the commute from Mill Creek, WA?
Workers who live in Mill Creek, WA take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.9% of workers drive alone to work.
4.4% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
29.9% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 4.4%
- Work from home
- 29.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Mill Creek get to work
| Means of transportation | Mill Creek | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.9% (±4.8 points) | 65.0% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±2.7 points) | 9.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.4% (±2.0 points) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.9% (±3.4 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Mill Creek, the average commute is not measurably different from Snohomish County (30.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mill Creek, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Snohomish County (2.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Snohomish County, Mill Creek ranks 24 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 95 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mill Creek
| Vehicles available | Mill Creek | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±1.9 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±4.5 points) | 27.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±4.7 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±4.4 points) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Mill Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Snohomish County (4.7%).
It is also lower than in Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mill Creek
| Mill Creek | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.9% (±3.4 points) | 20.0% (±0.6 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.3 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±1.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mill Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Snohomish County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mill Creek
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek | — | 33.0 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Martha Lake | 1.8 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Lake Stickney | 2.1 mi | 33.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Creek East | 2.3 mi | 33.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Larch Way | 2.5 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Eastmont | 2.6 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Silver Firs | 2.8 mi | 31.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Lynnwood | 3.2 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clearview | 3.9 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Martha Lake, WA (27.8 minutes), Eastmont, WA (28.0 minutes), Clearview, WA (26.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Snohomish County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Bryant | 35.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 19 | Sisco Heights | 34.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Fobes Hill | 34.2 minutes (±7.0) |
| 21 | Alderwood Manor | 33.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 22 | Lake Stickney | 33.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 23 | Warm Beach | 33.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Mill Creek | 33.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 24 (tie) | Mill Creek East | 33.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 26 | Monroe North | 32.9 minutes (±6.2) |
| 27 | Bothell West | 31.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 28 | Silver Firs | 31.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 29 | Marysville | 31.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | High Bridge | 31.4 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 55 places in Snohomish County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mill Creek
How long is the average commute in Mill Creek?
Workers who live in Mill Creek, WA take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mill Creek without a car?
4.6% of households in Mill Creek have no vehicle, and 4.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mill Creek?
29.9% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Mill Creek worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mill Creek city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mill Creek city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mill Creek city, Washington
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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