Moving to or from Hillsboro?
Intel's largest employment site in the world is in Hillsboro — 20,000+ workers across the Ronler Acres and Jones Farm campuses. Nike and Genentech also have major presences. Hillsboro quietly anchors the Pacific Northwest's tech economy.
- 110,000 City population
- 2,600,000 Metro area
- 1842 Founded
- Northwest Oregon (Washington County) Region
Why people move to Hillsboro.
- Intel's largest global campus (Ronler Acres and Jones Farm)
- Silicon Forest — Pacific Northwest's tech corridor
- Part of Portland metro via MAX Blue Line
- Oregon's fifth-largest city
- Fastest-growing Portland-metro city
- Home to Genentech, Nike (nearby Beaverton), and dozens of tech firms
Intel's Hillsboro campus (Ronler Acres + Jones Farm) is the company's largest in the world — larger than any of Intel's operations in California, New Mexico, Arizona, or Ireland. Intel employs more people in Hillsboro than in its headquarters city of Santa Clara. The city's economy is effectively a function of Intel's capital expenditure cycles.
Where people live in Hillsboro.
A quick guide to Hillsboro's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown
Historic core with the Hillsboro Tuesday farmers market.
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Orenco Station
New Urbanist master-planned community on MAX Blue Line.
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South Hillsboro
Newer master-planned residential.
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North Plains (adjacent)
Rural community northwest of Hillsboro.
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Tanasbourne
Retail and residential area.
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Quatama
Residential near Intel campuses.
Where people spend their time in Hillsboro.
- Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals South Hillsboro
- Orenco Station Orenco
- Hillsboro Stadium South Hillsboro
- Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Southwest Hillsboro
- Oregon International Air Show (historic) Hillsboro Airport
- Intel Museum Ronler Acres
Planning a Hillsboro move.
- Intel capital-investment cycles drive peak demand (Q1 and Q3 often).
- MAX Blue Line connects Hillsboro to Portland downtown in 40 min.
- Oregon's no-sales-tax benefit applies.
- Oregon ODOT licensing is required.
Moving in Hillsboro: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Hillsboro?
Local moves run $900–$2,900 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,800–$6,400 for 3–4 bedroom. Hillsboro pricing tracks greater Portland.
Is Hillsboro just for Intel employees?
Not exclusively, but Intel shapes the local economy. Non-Intel residents use Hillsboro as a suburban alternative to Portland — cheaper housing, MAX access, and still Portland-metro amenities.
Do Hillsboro movers need a state license?
Yes. Oregon ODOT licensing is required.
When's the best time to move to Hillsboro?
July–September. Winter rain is persistent in the Portland metro.
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