WOW Mill Creek… #2 in Country!

Best Affordable Suburbs 2009
by Prashant Gopal Thursday, February 19, 2009 provided by Business Week

State by state, the most affordable suburbs that offer the lowest crime rate, finest schools, and best quality of life for the dollar

Housing prices across the nation are being flattened by the worst economic crisis in decades. But it’s still not necessarily easy to find affordable suburbs with good schools, low crime, reasonable commutes, strong economies and a good quality of life. That’s where BusinessWeek can help. We’ve selected one affordable suburb near the biggest city in each state where residents can find the best quality of life for their money in 2009.

2. Mill Creek, Washington
Nearest major city: Seattle
Population: 13,626
Median household income: $83,818
Median home price: $398,000
Unemployment rate: 4%
Violent crime index: 24

Mill Creek, a Seattle suburb incorporated in 1983, has an 18-hole golf course, trails, parks, and a mall. About 36% of residents are married with children. Average commutes are 29 minutes.