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Is Millcreek a Good Place to Live? Millcreek, Utah: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Millcreek ranks #359 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #171 of 524 smaller cities and #9 of 20 in Utah. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.4%, #79 of 476) and short commutes (20.6 min, #111 of 524), and trails on a shrinking population (-0.4%, #378 of 468) and expensive homes ($627,200, #414 of 524).
Millcreek by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Millcreek's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Millcreek: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Millcreek safe?
What is the cost of living in Millcreek?
Millcreek's cost of living index is 100.9, 1% above the US level of 100 and #710 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,492/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $633,137, 18% above the typical Utah home ($534,582).
| Measure | Millcreek | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 100.9#710 of 1,308 | 98.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $633,137#966 of 1,187 | $534,582 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,516/mo#351 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $627,200#1097 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,492/mo#716 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 6.4x#1089 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 18.3%#275 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Millcreek housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Millcreek is in the Salt Lake City, UT metro.
Utah housing market →Is Millcreek safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Millcreek alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Millcreek crime rate or rank it on safety. Utah as a whole records 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Millcreek?
The median household in Millcreek earns $98,045, 18% above the US figure of $83,163 and 1% above Utah ($96,658). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.3%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Millcreek | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $98,045#365 of 1,312 | $96,658 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.4%#212 of 1,058 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.8%#305 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.4%#906 of 1,132 | +1% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Millcreek?
The median resident of Millcreek is 37.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 54.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #197 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 61.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Millcreek | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 37.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 54.2%#197 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 61.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Millcreek's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Millcreek to describe its public schools. 28% of adults are obese and 8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Millcreek | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 28%#269 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 8%#105 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.4%#496 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 8.8%#491 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Millcreek?
The average commute in Millcreek is 20.6 minutes (Utah 23.2); 2% of workers take transit and 23.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Millcreek scores 14.5 of 20 (above average walkable), #90 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 77.3°F and winters 33.4°F, with 15.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Millcreek | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 20.6 min#389 of 1,312 | 23.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 3.1%#208 of 1,312 | 5.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 65.2% | 67.7% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 2% | 1.9% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 23.2% | 15.7% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 14.5#90 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.6 | 24.2 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 44.7 | 28.6 | 1.3 |
| Mar | 55.3 | 36.3 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 61.9 | 41.8 | 2.2 |
| May | 72.6 | 50.4 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 84.1 | 59.1 | 1 |
| Jul | 94 | 68.2 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 91.7 | 66.6 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 80.6 | 56.3 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 65.5 | 43.6 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 50.7 | 32.8 | 1.3 |
| Dec | 39 | 25.3 | 1.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Salt Lake City International Airport.
| Measure | Millcreek | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 54.7°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 77.3°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 33.4°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 15.5 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Salt Lake City International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Millcreek?
Salt Lake County's air had a median air quality index of 57, and 33% of measured days were rated good; 16 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Salt Lake County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 66% of US counties.
| Measure | Millcreek | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 57#995 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 16#949 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.18%#844 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Salt Lake County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Salt Lake County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.11% | 98% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.014% | 87% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.041% | 5% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Millcreek compare with similar-size cities?
Millcreek is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #171 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 63,648.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millcreek, UTPop. 63,648 | #359 | 60.8 | $98,045 | $1,492/mo | no data | 20.6 min |
| Huntersville, NCPop. 63,969 | #111 | 68.0 | $120,516 | $1,834/mo | 115 | 27.1 min |
| Sanford, FLPop. 63,730 | #696 | 55.0 | $66,891 | $1,609/mo | 530 | 25 min |
| West Hartford, CTPop. 63,620 | #10 | 75.4 | $129,890 | $1,756/mo | 45 | 22.3 min |
| Coon Rapids, MNPop. 63,468 | #420 | 59.7 | $88,251 | $1,494/mo | 146 | 23.2 min |
| Hamilton, OHPop. 63,468 | #1098 | 47.9 | $55,166 | $1,007/mo | 295 | 24.5 min |
| Moore, OKPop. 63,420 | #607 | 56.6 | $80,420 | $1,340/mo | 230 | 22.9 min |
| San Clemente, CAPop. 63,273 | #299 | 62.1 | $140,062 | $2,460/mo | 166 | 28.6 min |
| Brookline, MAPop. 63,266 | #2 | 79.5 | $142,101 | $2,835/mo | 124 | 27.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Millcreek compare with the rest of Utah?
Millcreek ranks #9 of the 20 Utah cities we track, with a score of 60.8 against Utah's statewide 75.4. Its households earn 1% above the Utah median. Homes are 18% above the typical Utah home.
| City | Rank in UT | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jordan, UTPop. 82,686 | #1 | 67.3 | $134,047 | $1,991/mo | 113 |
| Riverton, UTPop. 45,457 | #2 | 66.3 | $126,910 | $2,137/mo | 62 |
| Herriman, UTPop. 59,346 | #3 | 65.6 | $122,650 | $2,019/mo | 64 |
| Bountiful, UTPop. 45,023 | #4 | 62.5 | $104,785 | $1,565/mo | 167 |
| Draper, UTPop. 50,278 | #5 | 62.2 | $128,910 | $1,894/mo | 192 |
| Lehi, UTPop. 85,173 | #6 | 62.1 | $131,299 | $1,964/mo | part year |
| Layton, UTPop. 83,286 | #7 | 62.0 | $102,480 | $1,538/mo | 141 |
| Sandy, UTPop. 94,291 | #8 | 60.9 | $112,176 | $1,777/mo | 221 |
| Millcreek, UTPop. 63,648 | #9 | 60.8 | $98,045 | $1,492/mo | no data |
| Orem, UTPop. 97,182 | #10 | 59.2 | $83,342 | $1,438/mo | 134 |
| Eagle Mountain, UTPop. 53,290 | #11 | 59.0 | $113,648 | $2,020/mo | no data |
| West Jordan, UTPop. 116,692 | #12 | 58.8 | $108,153 | $1,757/mo | 313 |
| Murray, UTPop. 50,188 | #13 | 58.7 | $90,746 | $1,500/mo | 165 |
| St. George, UTPop. 101,995 | #14 | 57.3 | $76,508 | $1,545/mo | 191 |
| Provo, UTPop. 114,766 | #15 | 56.3 | $64,171 | $1,193/mo | 177 |
| Taylorsville, UTPop. 58,678 | #16 | 54.5 | $86,413 | $1,482/mo | 187 |
| Logan, UTPop. 54,907 | #17 | 54.3 | $60,687 | $1,149/mo | 178 |
| Ogden, UTPop. 87,413 | #18 | 53.5 | $72,575 | $1,216/mo | 445 |
| West Valley City, UTPop. 138,437 | #19 | 52.9 | $92,209 | $1,504/mo | 383 |
| Salt Lake City, UTPop. 208,007 | #20 | 49.8 | $75,090 | $1,414/mo | 862 |
All 20 Utah cities we track, by overall score. Utah statewide: median income $96,658, violent crime 235.7 per 100,000.
How is Millcreek's score calculated?
Millcreek scores 60.8 out of 100, #359 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Utah's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 21% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Millcreek. Similar-size median 55.5.
66.2 - HealthCity data · 17% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Millcreek. Similar-size median 58.9.
70.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 14% of score
Millcreek's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
52.5 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Millcreek. Similar-size median 56.1.
68.5 - GrowthCity data · 10% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Millcreek. Similar-size median 42.4.
39.3 - TransportationCity data · 10% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Millcreek. Similar-size median 50.0.
64.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 10% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Millcreek's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
71.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
30.0 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Millcreek alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Millcreek.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Millcreek's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Millcreek has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Millcreek
Is Millcreek, UT a good place to live?
Millcreek ranks #359 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #171 of 524 smaller cities and #9 of 20 in Utah. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.4%, #79 of 476) and short commutes (20.6 min, #111 of 524), and trails on a shrinking population (-0.4%, #378 of 468) and expensive homes ($627,200, #414 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Millcreek?
Millcreek's cost of living index is 100.9, 1% above the US level of 100 and #710 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,492/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $633,137, 18% above the typical Utah home ($534,582).
Is Millcreek safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Millcreek alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Millcreek crime rate or rank it on safety. Utah as a whole records 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Millcreek?
The median household in Millcreek earns $98,045, 18% above the US figure of $83,163 and 1% above Utah ($96,658). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.3%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Millcreek?
Median rent in Millcreek is $1,492/mo (Census), #716 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,516/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Millcreek?
The typical home value in Millcreek is $633,137, up 3.4% in a year, against $534,582 for Utah and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $627,200.
How are the public schools in Millcreek?
We have too few school records for Millcreek to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Millcreek?
The average commute is 20.6 minutes, #389 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.2 minutes across Utah. 3.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Millcreek?
Millcreek averages 54.7°F over the year, 77.3°F in summer and 33.4°F in winter, with 15.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Millcreek walkable?
Millcreek scores 14.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #90 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Millcreek at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Salt Lake County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 66% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Millcreek?
Salt Lake County's air had a median air quality index of 57, and 33% of measured days were rated good; 16 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Millcreek?
Millcreek has 63,648 residents. The median resident of Millcreek is 37.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 54.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #197 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 61.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Millcreek compare with the rest of Utah?
Millcreek ranks #9 of the 20 Utah cities we track, with a score of 60.8 against Utah's statewide 75.4. Its households earn 1% above the Utah median. Homes are 18% above the typical Utah home.
What cities are similar in size to Millcreek?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Millcreek's population of 63,648 are Huntersville, NC (#111 overall), Sanford, FL (#696 overall), West Hartford, CT (#10 overall), Coon Rapids, MN (#420 overall), and Hamilton, OH (#1098 overall). Millcreek is #359.