Millcreek Utah Real Estate Market & Area Guide

Looking for that suburban vibe with lightning fast access to the city core?Looking for that suburban vibe with lightning-fast access to the city core? You’ll find it in Millcreek, Utah where residents pride themselves on the ability to find a killer cup of coffee and a lush green park within easy walking distance. Young professionals seem to flock to Millcreek. Who knows whether they come for the jaw-dropping beauty of surrounding mountains and canyons or the many eclectic coffee shops and sweet eateries? It could also be the quality of public schools serving Millcreek. It doesn’t matter why they come, when they do the Wasatch Mountains welcome them like centurions standing watch over the bustling little – uh, not so-little city. Millcreek enjoys a population of just about 62,000, as reported by the World Population Review.

Like many cities in Utah, Millcreek is family-friendly with huge tree lines on quaint streets and mind-blowing views of the hopping city below.

HISTORY

Millcreek is one of Utah’s newest incorporated cities. The incorporation is new, the community is not! The first settlers arrived in 1848. Among them were Mary Fielding Smith and her children. Mary was the widow of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints founder Joseph Smith. To look at Millcreek today, it’s hard to imagine a rural setting, yet that’s what it was until after World War II. When the war ended, suburban growth populated the community beyond the Salt Lake City limits. Salt Lake didn’t annex the area and it was unincorporated for years.

The city was known by many names including East Mill Creek, Canyon Rim, and Mount Olympus. By the 1980s, it was bursting at the seams. While many cities surrounding it incorporated, Millcreek was a holdout until its residents voted for incorporation on Nov. 3, 2015 (three years after residents voted against it).

HALLMARKS

The Wasatch Mountains contribute to the aesthetic character of cities across the entire range (front and back). Millcreek Canyon is a favorite refuge for locals looking for adventure, exercise, and fresh mountain air. Millcreek Canyon is between Parley’s Canyon and Big Cottonwood Canyon. There is a $5 fee per vehicle (you pay the fee when you leave). You might want to purchase an annual pass for $50 (yes, it’s that good). Seniors pay just $3 per day or $30 for an annual pass. This is a dog-friendly canyon so bring Fido for a fun time! Keep your dog on a leash. There are areas where dogs are allowed to run free. Please clean up after pets. Whether you hike, bike, or go birdwatching this canyon offers serenity in nature.

While Millcreek is technically a suburb of Salt Lake City, it has an urban vibe with businesses like Vitalize Community & Healing Arts Studio. Vitalize is dedicated to supporting healing and transformation within the community. Its website boasts, “This studio is an experiment in conscious, creative community. All programs are created by those who are housed within the studio. Together, we create a heart-centered and peaceful, yet vibrant and joyful space to heal, create change, and assist others in their growth …”

Restaurants

If you’re a foodie, Millcreek is a great place to be! Fun and unique eateries are part of the experience and no visit there would be complete without trying one or more of these culturally diverse restaurants:

Makam’s Indian Restaurant

894 E 3900 S b, Millcreek, UT 84107

Sicilia Mia Italian Restaurant

4536 Highland Dr., Millcreek, UT 84117

Charlotte-Rose’s Carolina BBQ

792 E 3300 S, Millcreek, UT 84106

Tres Hombres Mexican Grill and Cantina

3298 S Highland Dr, Millcreek, UT 84106

Nightlife

Millcreek is also known for its hoppin’ night scene! A few favorite evening hangouts include (but are not limited to):

A Bar Named Sue

3928 S Highland Dr, Millcreek, UT 84124

Liquid Joe’s Nightclub

1249 E 3300 S, Millcreek, UT 84106

The Brickyard Bar

3000 S Highland Dr, Millcreek, UT 84106

RECREATION

The Jordan River Parkway is among the many walking/biking trails in Millcreek. The trail isn’t exclusive to the city. Often referred to as an urban park, the Parkway is about 40 miles long and runs along the Jordan River from Utah Lake to the Great Salt Lake in Davis County. Many walkers, joggers, cyclists, and skaters use the trail. Even horses are welcome on the southern portion of the trail.

Big Cottonwood Regional Park is located in Millcreek, but it’s considered a regional park because it’s huge! This park features a round baseball diamond complex with restrooms and a concessions stand. Playground equipment is well-maintained with great safety standards. The park also features picnic tables, grills, a pavilion, an amphitheater, hopscotch, horseshoe pits, and more!

The Holladay Lions Recreation Center, 1661 E Murray Holladay Rd, Millcreek, UT 84117, offers events and activities for children and adults. Imagine:

Youth Sports
Aquatics
Fitness Tools
Art Classes

Explore Millcreek for more recreational opportunities, they are easy to find!

SHOPPING

There are many big box stores in and around Millcreek! This community features small, eclectic stores with gifts, trinkets, books, and more.

Millcreek Mercantile, 881 E 3900 S, Millcreek, UT 84107, offers unique gifts, home décor, and more! Yes, there are candles, baskets, and kitchenware. What is different about this store is a fascinating collection of architectural salvage items from doorknobs to window frames to roof tin, etc. Check it out! You will not be disappointed.

Marissa’s Books, 3302 S 900 E, Millcreek, UT 84106, is a great place to get lost in a story! Marissa’s carries a wide selection of books in multiple genres. Sneak into a quiet corner and get cozy with a book or buy one, take it home, and take a journey to anywhere you want to go.

You will find many major shopping malls throughout the Salt Lake Valley including Olympus Hills Shopping Center, Millcreek Shoppes, and City Creek Center.

EMPLOYMENT

Following is a list of Salt Lake County’s 10 largest employers as ranked by the Utah Department of Workforce Service (UDWS).

20,000 + Employees

University of Utah Employees

15,000 to 19,999 Employees

Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
State of Utah

10,0000 to 14,999 Employees

Wal-Mart Associates
Granite School District

7,000 to 9,999 Employees

Zions Bancorporation N.A.
Smith’s Food and Drug
Jordan School District

5,000 to 6,999 Employees

United Parcel Service
Salt Lake County

SCHOOLS

Millcreek public students attend schools in the Granite District. U.S. News and World Report said the district includes 92 schools and an enrollment of about 62,544. Following is a breakdown of those schools:

Preschools, 58

Elementary Schools, 67

Middle Schools, 73

High Schools, 11

The district also offers community classes available to adults throughout the year.