104-658: The Harold Wass Ray House is a historic home in Hillsboro in the U.S. state of Oregon . Built in 1935 for businessman Harold Wass Ray (1884–1969), it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. The two-story structure is of a Prairie School and Craftsman in architectural style. In 1920, Ray and his father Albert started what became the Ray-Mailing Cannery, which later became part of Birdseye Frozen Foods . The younger Ray bought
208-435: A warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb). Hillsboro's population grew from 402 in 1880 to 2,016 by 1910, making it the county's most populated city, according to the 1910 census data. By 1970, it had increased to more than 15,000, although neighboring Beaverton had overtaken it as the county's most populous city. By 1990 there were more than 37,000 residents, and commuters raised this to 110,000 during daytime. At
312-568: A 1988 decision. The court determined that the city ordinance was overly broad, in a case that was seen as a test case for many similar laws in the state. In 1979, Intel opened its first facility inAloha, Or . The Aloha campus was followed by the Hawthorn Farms, then Jones Farm campus adjacent to the airport in 1982, and finally by the Ronler Acres campus in 1994. TriMet opened a Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) light rail line into
416-677: A Hillsboro edition of the News-Times , a weekly newspaper owned by the same company and based in nearby Forest Grove . Historically, the city's longtime newspaper of record was the weekly Hillsboro Argus newspaper (published twice-weekly from 1953 to 2015). It was published in Hillsboro for more than 120 years until its discontinuation in 2017. The city is also served by Portland-based media outlets, including The Oregonian , Willamette Week , and all broadcast stations. Local FM radio station KQRZ-LP airing Oldies on 100.7 MHz
520-428: A bachelor's degree, while an additional 11% held an associate degree. Those with less than a high school diploma made up 15% of the population, and 22% of residents had more than a high school diploma but less than a college degree. For the year 2011 , the city had 180 violent crimes reported to law enforcement, and 2,154 reports of property crimes . The violent crime rate was 157.2 per 100,000 people compared to
624-480: A city manager and a city council headed by a mayor. In addition to high-tech industry, sectors important to Hillsboro's economy are health care, retail sales, and agriculture, including grapes and wineries . The city operates more than twenty parks and the mixed-use Hillsboro Stadium , and ten sites in the city are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Modes of transportation include private vehicles, public buses and light rail , and aircraft using
728-574: A clock tower was added, and the building was expanded with an annex in 1912. A new courthouse replaced the brick structure in 1928. The last major remodel of the 1928 structure occurred in 1972, when the Justice Services Building was built and incorporated into the existing building. The city's first fire department was a hook and ladder company organized in 1880 by the board of trustees (now city council). A drinking water and electricity distribution system added in 1892–93 gave
832-618: A grid that begins at the Willamette River in downtown Portland, which was originally part of Washington County. For example, the street names in Beaverton generally include Southwest (SW) prefixes because Beaverton lies in the southwest quadrant of the Portland grid. Previously, some county road names and addresses in Hillsboro conformed to the Portland grid instead of Hillsboro's internal cardinal direction grid. In January 2015,
936-729: A host of lesser-known Vitis vinifera. The region includes two sub-AVAs, the Red Hill Douglas County, Oregon AVA , a single vineyard AVA, as well as the Elkton Oregon AVA , which was established in early 2013. The Rogue Valley AVA includes the drainage basin of the Rogue River and several tributaries, including the Illinois River , the Applegate River , and Bear Creek . Most wineries in
1040-477: A leading French winemaking family bought land in Dundee . In the early 1990s, the wine industry was threatened by a Phylloxera infestation in the state, but winemakers quickly turned to the use of resistant rootstocks to prevent any serious damage. The state legislature enacted several new laws designed to promote winemaking and wine distribution. The state found a newfound focus on "green" winemaking, leading
1144-478: A marine influence from the Pacific Ocean. The Willamette Valley in which Hillsboro lies receives the majority of its precipitation during the winter months, with the wettest period from November through March. This occasionally includes snowfall. Hillsboro receives precipitation on 161 days per year, on average. The average yearly precipitation between 1930 and 1998 was 38 in (970 mm). August
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#17327938517961248-502: A national average of 309.3 and 287 for Oregon. Property crime nationally was 3,335 per 100,000 compared to 3,203 in Hillsboro, and 4,402 for the state. Violent offenses include forcible rape, robbery, murder, non-negligent manslaughter, and aggravated assault. Property crimes include arson, motor vehicle theft, larceny, and burglary. Statistics published by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission showed
1352-556: A part-time mayor who determined major policies, and a city manager who ran day-to-day operations. On September 30, 1908, 5,000 people gathered as the Oregon Electric Railway opened a connection between the city and Portland with an interurban electric rail line, the first to reach the community. In January 1914, the Southern Pacific Railroad introduced its own interurban service, known as
1456-580: A remodeled church in downtown. The center provides space for galleries and performances, as well as classrooms for art instruction. The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals is located on the northern edge of the city. The Five Oaks Museum (at the time Washington County Museum) was located in downtown Hillsboro from 2012 to 2017, and later moved back to its previous location, at the Rock Creek campus of Portland Community College , just northeast of Hillsboro. Hillsboro's annual Fourth of July Parade
1560-405: A significant driver of tourism new ones are launched each year. Memorial Day weekend and Thanksgiving weekend (since 1983) feature open house events at most wineries across the entire state. ¡Salud! is a wine fundraising organization that has held annual November auctions since 1991. The Pour Oregon wine festival, launched in 2017 by Oregon wine club Cellar 503, typically features 50+ wineries from
1664-448: A significant industry in its own right. On-site sales are becoming an increasingly important part of the business of Oregon winemaking, and other businesses that cater to wine tourists, such as lodging, fine restaurants, art galleries, have been appearing in places like Dundee , many of which have long been rural farming communities. Wine festivals and tastings are commonplace. It is estimated that enotourism contributed USD $ 207.5 million to
1768-524: A slight downward trend in the Washington County crime rate between 1991 and 2005. The rate for index crimes, a group comprising the combined violent offenses and property crimes mentioned above, was 3,930 per 100,000 in 1991 and rose to 4,440 per 100,000 in 1997 before falling to 3,410 per 100,000 in 2005. According to the City's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the largest employers in
1872-496: A two-story home built on the property in 1935, which was designed by Portland, Oregon , architect Charles Ertz. He sold his farm to the Hawthorn Farm Company and other investors after 1960. Intel 's Quadrant Corporation purchased the property in 1978 and created its Hawthorn Farm Campus. An exterior swimming pool was built on the property in 1979. A small portion of the property remained as Ray's and his estate later
1976-539: Is The Sunset Esplanade , located along Tualatin Valley Highway. In November 2005, the world's largest Costco , a warehouse club store, opened in Hillsboro. The store, with 205,000 sq ft (19,000 m ) of floor space, is about 60,000 sq ft (5,600 m ) bigger than the average Costco. Within the city are two commercial movie theaters with a total of 29 screens. Until its closure in 2017, one historic theater had also remained in operation:
2080-655: Is a 2019 renaming of the Washington County Fairgrounds (also known as Fair Complex). A new 89,000 sq ft (8,300 m ) conference center and exhibition hall, known as the Wingspan Event & Conference Center, opened at the Commons in August 2020, replacing buildings demolished in 2018. Hillsboro operates two library branches. Opened in 2007 after a smaller location was closed,
2184-537: Is also a landing point on three fiber optic cable systems linking the United States across the Pacific Ocean: C2C , Southern Cross Cable , and VSNL Transpacific . These cable landings, lower energy costs, and tax breaks led to a boom of data centers being built starting about 2010. Data centers include those for Adobe, NetApp, Umpqua Bank , OHSU, and Fortune Data Centers. Hillsboro serves as
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#17327938517962288-512: Is based in Hillsboro. The Hatfield Government Center in Hillsboro is the western terminus of the MAX Blue Line , part of the Portland metropolitan area's light-rail system. The presence of MAX prompted the development of the pedestrian-oriented community of Orenco Station within Hillsboro. (See also: Orenco, Oregon .) Hillsboro's primary commercial cores are concentrated along Tualatin Valley Highway and Cornell Road. Additionally,
2392-629: Is estimated that enotourism contributed USD $ 207.5 million to the state economy in 2013 excluding sales at wineries and tasting rooms. Wine has been produced in Oregon since the Oregon Territory was settled in the 1840s; however, viticulture became a significant industry in the state since the 1960s innovations. Grapes were first planted in the Oregon Territory in 1847 when Oregon Trail pioneer Henderson Luelling and his family transport several dozen varities of fruit plantings from Iowa to
2496-662: Is land. In 2013, Hillsboro itself reported an area of 23.88 sq mi (61.8 km ), equivalent to 15,283 acres (61.8 km ). The city is located in the Tualatin Valley , and the Tualatin River forms part of the southern city limits. The city's terrain is fairly level, consistent with an agricultural past and the farms still in operation. Hillsboro is about 17 mi (27 km) west of Portland and immediately west of Beaverton , at an elevation of 194 ft (59 m) above sea level . In addition to
2600-475: Is led by hardy grapes such as Riesling , Gewürztraminer , and Chardonnay . The climate also lends itself extremely well to the production of ice wine . However, the AVA is quite large and warmer microclimates within the area can also support different types of grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot . With the continuing improvement in the region's winemaking reputation, enotourism in Oregon has become
2704-601: Is licensed by the FCC to Hillsboro and is simulcast on 96.7 MHz KICN-LP . AM radio station KUIK was based in Hillsboro until sold in 2018. KUIK was a 5,000-watt station broadcasting at the 1360 frequency. Oregon wine The state of Oregon in the United States has established an international reputation for its production of wine , ranking fourth in the country behind California , Washington , and New York . Oregon has several different growing regions within
2808-536: Is made up of Hood River and Wasco counties in Oregon, and Skamania and Klickitat counties in Washington. The region lies to the east of the summits of nearby Mount Hood and Mount Adams , situated in their rain shadows ; thus, the region is significantly drier than the Willamette Valley . It also exhibits significant differences in elevation due to gorge geography, and strong winds common in
2912-843: Is simply designated as East Main or West Main, and First Avenue is only North First or South First. Addresses on the streets' south side and the avenues' east side have even numbers, while odd numbers are on the opposite side. Hillsboro's street system contains 20 blocks per mile (12.5 blocks per kilometer). North–south through roadways are called avenues , while east–west roadways are called streets . All cul-de-sacs are named courts . Private roadways are named ways or places . Roads that curve can be named drives . Alleys are named lanes . Non-city streets may not conform to these naming conventions. The city's municipal code has designated several special plan areas, each of which follow area-specific plans and codes: Summers in Hillsboro are generally warm, but temperatures year-round are moderated by
3016-476: Is the corporate headquarters for RadiSys and Planar Systems among others. In 2006, Genentech announced plans to locate a packaging and distribution facility on 100 acres (0.40 km ) in Hillsboro. The $ 400 million facility opened in 2010, which Oregon officials hoped would eventually also be used for research and development for the biotechnology company. Other biotech or medical companies based in Hillsboro include FEI Company and Acumed . The city
3120-487: Is the largest AVA in the state, and contains most of the state's wineries; with 545 as of 2016. The climate of Willamette Valley is mild year-round, with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers; extreme temperatures are uncommon. Most rainfall occurs outside the growing season and the valley gets relatively little snow. Not all parts of the Valley are suitable for viticulture, and most wineries and vineyards are found west of
3224-629: Is the second-largest Independence Day parade in Oregon. The Oregon International Air Show , Oregon's largest air show, is held each year during the summer at the Hillsboro Airport. Each summer the city offers a free concert series at Shute Park (Showtime at Shute), while the Washington County Fair is held annually at the Westside Commons (county fairgrounds) adjacent to the airport. The name Westside Commons
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3328-506: Is the warmest month with an average high temperature of 81 °F (27 °C ), while January is the coolest month with an average high of 46 °F (8 °C). The highest recorded temperature, 114 °F (46 °C), occurred on June 28, 2021, and the lowest, −14 °F (−26 °C), occurred in January 1930. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Hillsboro has
3432-553: The Columbia Gorge , Walla Walla Valley , and Snake River Valley AVAs lie within Oregon. Total production was 137,065 short tons (124,343 t) in 2022. Pinot noir and Pinot Gris are the top two grapes grown, with over 104,519 short tons (94,818 t) harvested in 2022, up from 59,452 short tons (53,934 t) in 2016. In aggregate, the most valuable grape is Chardonnay with a 2022 price per short ton of $ 2,908 (average) or $ 2,861 (median). But Pinot Noir commands
3536-683: The Columbia Valley AVA , which contains it), descend into Oregon in the Milton-Freewater area. The Southern Oregon AVA was recently created as the union of two Southern Oregon winegrowing regions long considered distinct, the Rogue Valley and the Umpqua Valley . Several other smaller AVAs are found within some of these larger regions. The Snake River Valley AVA , which straddles Oregon's border with Idaho along
3640-697: The Hillsboro Airport . The city is home to Pacific University 's Health Professions Campus. The European-American community was founded by David Hill, Isaiah Kelsey, and Richard Williams, who arrived in the Tualatin Valley in 1841, followed by six more pioneers in 1842. The locality went by two other names—East Tualatin Plains and Columbia—before it was named "Hillsborough" in February 1850 in honor of Hill, when he sold part of his land claim to
3744-557: The Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve along the Tualatin River on the south side of the community. Hillsboro operates under a council–manager form of city government. Voters elect six at-large councilors and a mayor, who each serve four-year terms, subject to a charter-imposed limitation of two consecutive terms. The mayor and council appoint a city manager to conduct the ordinary business of
3848-669: The Miller Education Center , an alternative school, the Hare Field athletic complex, and City View Charter School . The school district covers Hillsboro, Scholls , Reedville , North Plains , West Union , and other surrounding communities. Total enrollment as of the 2022–23 school year was 18,872 students, making it the fourth-largest district in the state (behind Portland, Salem-Keizer, and Beaverton). The four traditional public high schools are, in order of creation: Post-secondary educational opportunities include
3952-702: The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in and around Hillsboro include the Old Scotch Church , completed in 1876 north of the city. Near the Orenco neighborhood is Imbrie Farm , which includes a house built in 1866 and the Frank Imbrie Barn, both of which McMenamins converted for use as a brewpub . Built in 1935, the Harold Wass Ray House is near Intel's Hawthorn Farm campus. Historic properties in downtown include
4056-549: The Red Electric , on a separate line and serving different communities between Hillsboro and Portland. SP discontinued its Hillsboro service on July 28, 1929, while the Oregon Electric Railway's passenger service to Hillsboro lasted until July 1932. A brick building was constructed in 1852 to house the county government, followed by a brick courthouse in 1873. In 1891, the courthouse was remodeled and
4160-791: The Snake River , is the first AVA to include a part of Eastern Oregon . The Willamette Valley AVA is the wine growing region that encompasses the Willamette Valley . It stretches from the Columbia River in the north to just south of Eugene in the south, where the Willamette Valley ends; and from the Oregon Coast Range in the West to the Cascade Mountains in the East. At 5,200 square miles (13,500 km ), it
4264-414: The Tualatin River was part of Hillsboro's settler economy. A railroad reached the area in the early 1870s and an interurban electric railway about four decades later. These railways, as well as highways, aided the slow growth of the city to about 2,000 people by 1910 and about 5,000 by 1950, before the arrival of high-tech companies in the 1980s. Hillsboro has a council-manager government consisting of
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4368-591: The Tualatin Valley on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area , the city hosts many high-technology companies, such as Intel , locally known as the Silicon Forest . The population was 106,447 at the 2020 census , making Hillsboro the fifth-most populous city in Oregon . Settlers founded a community here in 1842, later named after David Hill , an Oregon politician. Transportation by riverboat on
4472-707: The Venetian Theatre , which had re-opened at the site of the old Town Theater in 2008. The Oregon Chorale (a 60-person symphonic choir), a men's barbershop chorus, the Hillsboro Symphony Orchestra , and the Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre are also located in Hillsboro. The orchestra was founded in 2001 under the direction of Stefan Minde . In 2004, the city opened the Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center in
4576-615: The Walla Walla Valley AVA established in 1984; which in turn is nested within the Columbia Valley AVA . Both Columbia Valley and Walla Walla Valley AVAs reside primarily within Washington state. The Oregon subsection has 5 wineries and 1,200 acres (486 ha) planted. Wines grown in the valley include Syrah , Merlot , and Cabernet Sauvignon , as well as Sangiovese and a few exotic varietals including Counoise , Carmenère , Mourvèdre , Cabernet Franc , Nebbiolo and Barbera . The Rocks District of Milton–Freewater
4680-796: The Westside Commons ) in the city, but was restored and moved to the Five Oaks Museum outside the city in 2004, and was de-listed from the NRHP in 2008. In 2007, the Manning–Kamna Farm was added to the NRHP and includes 10 buildings, dating to as early as 1883. The Malcolm McDonald House in Orenco was added to the Registry in 2015. Landmarks in Hillsboro include the Washington County Courthouse ,
4784-1063: The Willamette River , with the largest concentration in Yamhill County . The region is best known for its Pinot noir , and also produces large amounts of Pinot gris , Chardonnay , Pinot blanc , and Riesling . The region also produces Cabernet Sauvignon , Gewürztraminer , Müller-Thurgau , Sémillon , and Zinfandel grapes, but in far smaller quantities. The valley contains 11 distinctive sub-appellations: Chehalem Mountains AVA , Dundee Hills AVA , Eola-Amity Hills AVA , Laurelwood District AVA , Lower Long Tom AVA , McMinnville AVA , Mount Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon AVA , Ribbon Ridge AVA , Tualatin Hills AVA , Van Duzer Corridor AVA and Yamhill-Carlton District AVA . Ribbon Ridge and Laurelwood District are located entirely within Chehalem Mountains viticultural area. Although not officially recognized, many vintners further define
4888-621: The Zula Linklater House (completed 1923), Rice–Gates House (1890), Edward Schulmerich House ( c. 1915 ), and Charles Shorey House (c. 1908). The Richard and Helen Rice House is adjacent to the Sunset Highway on the north side of the city and houses the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals. The Old Washington County Jail had been at the Washington County Fairgrounds (now known as
4992-470: The 1970s, more out-of-state winemakers migrated to the state and started to organize as an industry. The state's land-use laws had prevented rural hillsides from being turned into housing tracts, preserving a significant amount of land suitable for vineyards. In 1979, The Eyrie Vineyards entered a 1975 Pinot noir in the Wine Olympics ; the wine was rated among the top Pinots in the world, thus gaining
5096-424: The 2010 Census, the population was 91,611, fifth in rank among the state's largest cities behind Portland, Eugene , Salem and Gresham and slightly ahead of Beaverton, which ranked sixth. This figure was a 30.5% increase from Hillsboro's 70,186 residents in 2000, which made Hillsboro the fourth fastest-growing city in the state during the 2000s (decade), and the fastest-growing city in the Willamette Valley over
5200-504: The 2022 wine growing season, the state of Oregon has 1116 wineries , of which 612 are crushing grapes, and 1474 vineyards growing Vitis vinifera , composing a total of 44,487 acres (18,003 ha) of which 40,774 acres (16,501 ha) were harvested. Out of all US wine growing regions, Oregon ranks third in number of wineries and fourth in production. Oregon winemakers sold just over 5.7 million cases in 2022, up from just under 3.4 million cases in 2016. The retail value of these cases
5304-459: The 38,000 sq ft (3,500 m ) main branch is located in the north-central section of the city. The older, smaller second branch is in Shute Park in the southwest area of the city. The Hillsboro libraries are part of Washington County Cooperative Library Services , which allows residents to use other libraries in the county and includes interlibrary loans . Properties listed on
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#17327938517965408-512: The Hawthorn Farm from Rachel Hawthorn in 1933. The farm, then east of Hillsboro, was around 400 acres (160 ha) and grew over the years with Ray adding more parcels of land to his holdings later totaling about 410 acres (170 ha). Ray made his money from food processing and growing hops , and also raised thoroughbred horses. He had a race track on his farm and was instrumental in the creation of Portland Meadows race track. Ray had
5512-810: The Hops on June 14, 2013, with its inaugural home game at the new Ron Tonkin Field on June 17. Hillsboro's Department of Parks and Recreation operates more than 20 facilities, including the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex which includes Hillsboro Stadium and Ron Tonkin Field . There are 23 parks, two sports complexes, the Walters Cultural Arts Center, the Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center , and three other mixed-use facilities. The city also owns
5616-439: The Oregon Territory, including Oregon’s first grape plantings. In 1852, Valley View, the first recorded winery, was established by Peter Britt in Jacksonville . Throughout the 19th century, there was experimentation with various varietals by immigrants to the state. In 1904, an Oregon winemaker won a prize at the St. Louis World's Fair . Wine production stopped in the United States during Prohibition . As in other states,
5720-444: The Oregon wine industry lay dormant for thirty years after Prohibition was repealed. The Oregon wine industry started to rebuild in the 1960s, when California winemakers opened several vineyards in the state. By 1970, there were five commercial wineries, with 35 recorded acres (14 ha). This included the planting of Pinot noir grapes in the Willamette Valley , a region long thought too cold to be suitable for viticulture. In
5824-400: The Tanasbourne neighborhood is a regional shopping area on the eastern edge of the city. The neighborhood is home to the lifestyle shopping center The Streets of Tanasbourne . The $ 55 million outdoor complex with 368,000 sq ft (34,200 m ) of retail space opened in 2004 with Meier & Frank (later Macy's ) as the anchor tenant. The other large shopping center in the city
5928-422: The Tualatin River, streams include Dairy Creek , McKay Creek, Rock Creek, Dawson Creek, and Turner Creek. Neighboring communities in addition to Beaverton are Aloha , Cornelius , Glencoe , North Plains , Reedville , Scholls , and West Union . Hillsboro's street system differs from many others in the county. Most cities in Washington County use a numbering system and cardinal direction orientation based on
6032-408: The United States' largest winery with more than 50 different brands including Washington's Columbia Winery and Covey Run holds a 22.8% share of the US market. The majority of wineries in the state operate their own vineyards, although some purchase grapes on the market. Oregon contains a significant number of independent vineyards. The Oregon wine industry focuses on the higher-priced segments of
6136-417: The Whispering Giants . Due to storm damage, it was removed in 2017. The city has two professional sports teams, the Portland Timbers 2 (T2) of MLS Next Pro who began play at Hillsboro Stadium in 2020 and the Hillsboro Hops of the Northwest League , a Minor League Baseball club affiliated with the Arizona Diamondbacks . The baseball team relocated from Yakima, Washington, in 2012 and began play as
6240-470: The Willamette Valley into northern and southern regions with the demarcation being the latitude of Salem (approximately 45° north). The Southern Oregon AVA is an AVA formed as the union of two existing AVAs—the Rogue Valley AVA and the Umpqua Valley AVA . (A small strip of the connecting territory is included in the Southern Oregon AVA to make it a contiguous region; however, this strip passes through mountains regions not suitable for vineyards.) This AVA
6344-412: The Work Force Training Center ( Portland Community College ) and a branch of the University of Phoenix. Hillsboro is home to private primary and secondary schools including Faith Bible High School , St. Matthew Catholic School, Tualatin Valley Academy , and Renaissance Alternative School, among others. The weekly Hillsboro Tribune , launched in 2012, was based in Hillsboro. It was replaced in 2019 by
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#17327938517966448-700: The administrative, scientific, professional, or waste management industries. 68% of workers commute alone to the workplace, and 8% use public transportation. The average one-way commute time is about 24 minutes. Many technology companies operate in Hillsboro, making it the center of Oregon's Silicon Forest . In particular, Intel 's largest site is in Hillsboro, and includes three large campuses: Ronler Acres, Jones Farm, and Hawthorn Farm, along with several smaller campuses that employ about 16,000 workers. Other high-tech companies operating facilities in Hillsboro include Synopsys , Epson, Salesforce , and Oracle's (formerly Sun Microsystems) High-End Operations. Hillsboro
6552-519: The age of 18 living with them, 55% were married couples living together, 9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32% were non-families. About 23% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.3. City residents included about 28% under the age of 18, 11% from 18 to 24, 37% from 25 to 44, 17% from 45 to 64, and 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
6656-426: The area also play a factor in the region's climate. This allows a wide variety of grapes to be grown in the Columbia Gorge. The region has nearly 40 vineyards, growing a wide variety of grapes, including Syrah , Pinot noir , Chardonnay , Gewürztraminer , Zinfandel , Cabernet Sauvignon , Pinot gris , Riesling , and Sangiovese . Portions of northeastern Oregon (in the vicinity of Milton-Freewater ) are part of
6760-510: The city are: Manufacturing is the leading employment sector in Hillsboro, employing 24% of the workforce, followed by health care, education, and social services with a total of 15%. One example of a manufacturer headquartered in Hillsboro is Beaverton Foods, a family-owned condiment manufacturer since 1929, with 70+ employees and $ 25 million in annual sales; it moved to its current headquarters in 2001. Retail employment constitutes 12%, construction makes up 7%, and 13% of workers are employed in
6864-399: The city began the process of making all addresses and streets within Hillsboro conform to the internal grid, through the Connecting Hillsboro Address Project. The internal grid in Hillsboro centers on the downtown intersection of Main Street, which runs east–west, and First Avenue, which runs north–south. Most addresses within the city include a quadrant prefix: NW, NE, SW, or SE. Main Street
6968-479: The city councilors. Robby Hammond serves as the city's manager. At the federal level, Hillsboro lies in Oregon's 1st congressional district , represented by Suzanne Bonamici . In the State Senate , Hillsboro is in District 15, represented by Chuck Riley , District 13, represented by Kim Thatcher , and District 12 represented by Brian Boquist . In the House , Districts 24 ( Ron Noble ), 26 ( Courtney Neron ), 29 ( Susan McClain ) and 30 ( Janeen Sollman ) cover
7072-462: The city in 1998. A cultural center was added in 2004, and a new city hall was completed in 2005. In 2008, SolarWorld opened a facility producing solar wafers , crystals, and cells, the largest plant of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. President Barack Obama visited the city and Intel's Ronler Acres campus in February 2011. The United States Census Bureau reports the city has a total area of 21.6 sq mi (55.9 km ), all of which
7176-511: The city. Parts of county commissioner districts 1 ( Nafisa Fai ), 2 ( Pam Treece ), and 4 ( Jerry Willey ) overlap the city. In addition, Hillsboro lies within District 4 ( Juan Carlos González ) and District 3 ( Gerritt Rosenthal ) of the Metro regional government. Public schools in Hillsboro are operated by the Hillsboro School District (1J). The district is a unified school district with twenty-three elementary schools, four middle schools, and four high schools. The district also operates
7280-475: The city. Policy decisions are the responsibility of the council and mayor. Administrative functions are carried out by the manager and manager-appointed staff. Government functions are centered at the Hillsboro Civic Center , which houses the office of the city manager and is the location of the twice-monthly city council meetings. As of 2021, Steve Callaway was the mayor; Beach Pace, Rick Van Beveren, Kyle Allen, Anthony Martin, Olivia Alcaire, and Gina Roletto were
7384-519: The city. The population density was about 3,800/sq mi (1,500/km ). There were 35,487 housing units at an average density of about 1,500/sq mi (600/km ). Among the 33,289 households, about 38% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51% were married couples living together, 11% had a female householder with no husband present, 5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33% were non-families. About 24% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who
7488-462: The community's first school, which opened in October 1854. Riverboats provided transportation to Hillsboro as early as 1867 when the side-wheel steamer Yamhill worked on the Tualatin River. In 1871, the Oregon and California Railroad line was extended to the area, but it ran just south of town because the city did not want to give the railroad land in exchange for the rail connection. Hillsboro
7592-631: The corporate headquarters for Rodgers Instruments , Soloflex , Norm Thompson Outfitters , and Parr Lumber , among others. Fujitsu and NEC Corporation formerly had factories in Hillsboro. Hillsboro is also home to the Laika stop-motion animation studio, creator of the Oscar-nominated feature films Coraline (2009) and Paranorman (2012). In addition, Erickson Aero Tanker, an aviation company which operates McDonnell Douglas MD-87 jetliners converted for use as aerial firefighting air tankers ,
7696-406: The county. On February 5, 1850, commissioners chosen by the territorial legislature selected the community to be the seat of the county government. Hill was to be paid $ 200 for his land after plots had been sold for the town site, but he died before this occurred, and his widow Lucinda received the funds. The town's name was later simplified to Hillsboro. A log cabin was built in 1853 to serve as
7800-541: The entire state. Facilities for wine tourists in Oregon are considered underdeveloped compared to wine regions in California, especially premium growing regions like the Napa Valley AVA . Only 5% of overnight leisure trips in the state involve visits to wineries, a much smaller figure than comparable Californian growing regions, which range from 10% to 25%. The increase in winery-related tourism, as well as
7904-496: The global wine industry into more environmentally friendly practices. In 2005, there were 314 wineries and 519 vineyards in operation in Oregon. By 2014, the a number of wineries in the state has increased to 676, the 3rd most behind California and Washington. Oregon remains the 4th largest wine producer in the country in cases produced behind New York. Like other wines produced in the United States , Oregon wines are marketed as varietals . Oregon law requires that wines produced in
8008-492: The high end with the top three growers averaging $ 5,824 per short ton in 2022, versus Chardonnay's $ 4,114. Oregon winemakers sold just over 5.7 million cases in 2022, up from just under 3.4 million cases in 2016. With 1116 wineries in Oregon, a tourism industry has developed around wine tasting. Much of the tourism focuses on the wineries and tasting rooms in and around the Yamhill Valley southwest of Portland . It
8112-546: The house to its original condition. The Ray House was designed by Charles Ertz, who also designed the Laurelhurst Theater in Portland as well as his own home, the Charles W. Ertz House , that was once listed on the NRHP. Of blended architectural styles, the 4,100 square feet (380 m) two-story structure mixes prairie style and traditional farmhouse elements. Located along Elam Young Parkway at Orenco Creek,
8216-584: The presence of a casino in the Willamette Valley, has greatly impacted the region's transportation infrastructure. Oregon Route 99W , the highway running through the heart of Willamette Valley wine country (and which is the main street in towns such as Newberg and Dundee ), is plagued with frequent traffic jams . Phase I of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass, a new highway that avoids the congested city centers opened in January 2018, and
8320-513: The region are found along with one of these three tributaries, rather than along the Rogue River itself. The region is 70 miles (110 km) wide by 60 miles (100 km) long (although much of the land within the AVA is not suitable for grape cultivation); there are currently 32 wineries with only 1,100 acres (445 ha) planted. The three valleys differ greatly in terroir , with the easternmost Bear Creek valley being warmest and driest, and
8424-502: The region its first international recognition. The accolades continued into the 1980s, and the Oregon wine industry continued to add both wineries and vineyards. The state industry continued to market itself, establishing the first of several AVAs ( American Viticulture Areas ) in the state. The state also grew strong ties with the Burgundy region of France , as Oregon's governor Neil Goldschmidt paid an official visit to Burgundy and
8528-425: The same period. In 2007, there were 17,126 houses lived in by their owners, with an average home price in the city of $ 246,900. Bloomberg Businessweek listed the city as the fastest-growing in Oregon for the period between 1990 and 2010, for cities with populations over 10,000. As of the 2020 census , there were 106,447 people, 40,891 households, and 25,874 families residing in the city. The population density
8632-526: The seat of county government. Along the western edge of the city is Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery , established in 1870, which serves as the final resting place of city pioneers and politicians. Next to the airport is the Westside Commons (known as the Washington County Fairgrounds, or Fair Complex, until 2019), home to the annual county fair. Located at Shute Park was the 25 ft (7.6 m) tall wood sculpture Chief Kno-Tah , donated to Hillsboro and dedicated in 1987 as part of Peter Wolf Toth 's Trail of
8736-557: The state economy in 2013 excluding sales at wineries and tasting rooms. There are approximately 1.8 million visits to Oregon wineries each year, 59% by Oregonians and 41% from out-of-state visitors. Major events drawing significant numbers of tourists to wine country include the International Pinot Noir Celebration which is held the last weekend of July every year since 1987 and the more recent Oregon Chardonnay Celebration. Since wine themed events are
8840-468: The state must be identified by the grape variety from which it was made, and for most varietals, it must contain at least 90% of that variety. The exceptions to the 90% law are the following varietals: Red and White Bordeaux varietals, Red and White Rhône varietals, Sangiovese , Tempranillo , Zinfandel and Tannat . For these wines, they follow the Federal guidelines of 75%. Oregon law has long forbidden
8944-655: The state of Oregon, as defined by non-overlapping American Viticultural Areas . Two of them—the Willamette Valley AVA and the Southern Oregon AVA —are wholly contained within Oregon; a third, the Columbia Gorge AVA straddles the Columbia River and includes territory in both Oregon and Washington; however, this AVA is considered to be an Oregon AVA. Portions of the Walla Walla Valley AVA , an area primarily in Washington (along with
9048-448: The state's borders that are well-suited to the cultivation of grapes ; additional regions straddle the border between Oregon and the states of Washington and Idaho . Wine making dates back to pioneer times in the 1840s, with commercial production beginning in the 1960s. American Viticultural Areas entirely within the state are the Willamette Valley AVA (with 10 nested AVAs) and the Southern Oregon AVA with (5 nested AVAs). Parts of
9152-473: The town three fire hydrants and minimal street lighting. Hillsboro built its first sewer system in 1911, but sewage treatment was not added until 1936. In 1913, the city built its own water system , and the first library, Carnegie City Library , opened in December 1914. From 1921 to 1952, the world's second-tallest radio tower stood on the south side of the city, but in 1952, the wireless telegraph tower
9256-1045: The use of place names, except as appellations of origin. Oregon is most famous for its Pinot noir , which is produced throughout the state. Pinot noirs from the Willamette Valley have received much critical acclaim from wine connoisseurs and critics, and Oregon is regarded as one of the premier Pinot-producing regions in the world. In 2022 the top five varieties produced in Oregon were: Other varieties with significant production by harvested acres in 2022 are Merlot , Riesling , Viognier , Tempranillo , Pinot blanc , Cabernet franc , Malbec , Gamay noir , Gewürztraminer , and Albarino. Historically, V. vinifera based wines produced in smaller quantities include Arneis , Baco noir , Black Muscat , Chenin blanc , Dolcetto , Grenache , Marechal Foch , Muscat , Müller-Thurgau , Nebbiolo , Petite Syrah , Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc , Sémillon and Zinfandel. The state also produces fruit wine , sparkling wine , late harvest wine , ice wine , and dessert wine . Vineyard Area As of
9360-418: The walls are of brick and board and batten siding. The concrete foundation encloses a full basement. The interior contains an oak hardwood floor and is decorated with Spanish Colonial arts and crafts furniture. Hillsboro, Oregon Hillsboro ( / ˈ h ɪ l z b ər oʊ / HILZ -burr-oh ) is a city in the U.S. state of Oregon and is the county seat of Washington County . Situated in
9464-602: The west campus of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) while Pacific University operates a satellite Health Professions Campus in downtown adjacent to Tuality Community Hospital. The OHSU site was formerly that of the Oregon Graduate Institute (later OGI School of Science and Engineering ) and the Oregon National Primate Research Center portions of OHSU. Other educational opportunities are available at
9568-517: The westernmost Illinois River valley being coolest and wettest. Each river valley has a unique climate and grows different varieties of grapes. Overall, however, this region is the warmest and driest of Oregon's wine-growing regions. The region has one sub-AVA, the Applegate Valley AVA . The Columbia Gorge AVA is found in the Columbia Gorge . This region straddles the Columbia River , and thus lies in both Oregon and Washington; it
9672-405: The wine market. Oregon growers receive a higher average return per ton and a higher average revenue per case than do growers in other wine-producing regions in the United States. Despite producing a much smaller volume of wine, Oregon winery revenues per capita are comparable to those of New York and Washington. There are, loosely speaking, three main wine producing regions with a major presence in
9776-467: Was $ 956,424,346 a 13% increase over the previous vintage. The industry has had a significant economic impact on the state. The industry contributed a total of US$ 8.17 billion to the Oregon economy in 2022. It supports 39,437 direct and indirect jobs as of 2022, with $ 1.69 billion in wages, up from 17,100 jobs with $ 527 million in wages in 2013. Direct employment is 15,332 jobs within Oregon as of 2022 with over $ 545 million in gross payroll. In 2014 70%
9880-483: Was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were about 106 males. The median household income was about $ 52,000 and the median family income was $ 57,000. Males had a median income of $ 41,000 compared to $ 30,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was about $ 22,000. Approximately 6% of families and 9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11% of those under age 18 and 8% of those age 65 or over. In 2007, 28% of people 25 and older held at least
9984-403: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.21. The median age in the city was 34.8 years. About 20% of residents were under the age of 18 and 11% were 65 years of age or older The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female. As of the 2010 census , there were 91,611 people, 33,289 households, and 22,440 families residing in
10088-479: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.24. The median age in the city was 32 years. About 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 25,079 households, of which about 38% had children under
10192-494: Was about 4,119/sq mi (1,600/km ). There were 42,363 housing units at an average density of about 1,639/sq mi (600/km ). Among the 40,891 households, about 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51% were married couples living together, 7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37% were non-families. About 26% of all households were made up of individuals, and about 8% had someone living alone who
10296-449: Was awarded condemnation proceeds from TriMet in 1999 due to the construction of the MAX Blue Line . Val Cady bought the 4.85-acre (1.96 ha) home site with the historic building in 1993, which the home was added to the NRHP in 1994. Cady operated a bed and breakfast at the house until 1995, and put the house on the market in 2006. The property with the home was purchased in 2007 by Beardsley Building Development in an effort to restore
10400-635: Was demolished. During the 1950s and 1960s, the privately owned company Tualatin Valley Buses, Inc. , provided transit service connecting Hillsboro with Beaverton and Portland. It was taken over by the publicly owned transit agency TriMet in 1970. In 1972, the Hillsboro City Council passed a Green River Ordinance banning door-to-door solicitation, but it was ruled unconstitutional by the Oregon Supreme Court in
10504-722: Was established in 2004 to allow the two principal regions in Southern Oregon to jointly market themselves. The Umpqua Valley AVA contains the drainage basin of the Umpqua River , excluding mountainous regions. The Umpqua Valley has a warmer climate than the Willamette Valley, but is cooler than the Rogue Valley to the south. It is the oldest post-prohibition wine region in Oregon. Grapes grown here include Tempranillo, Baco noir, Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, and
10608-529: Was established in 2015. A new viticultural area along the Snake River was established on April 9, 2007. Principally located in Idaho, the area also encompasses two large counties in Eastern Oregon , Baker County and Malheur County . The region's climate is unique among AVAs in Oregon; the average temperature is relatively cool and rainfall is low, creating a shorter growing season. Current production
10712-543: Was incorporated as the Town of Hillsboro on October 19, 1876, by the Oregon Legislature . The first mayor was A. Luelling, who took office on December 8, 1876, and served a one-year term. Notable later mayors included Congressman Thomas H. Tongue (1882 and 1886) and state senator William D. Hare (1885). In 1923, the city altered its charter and adopted a council-manager government with a six-person city council,
10816-609: Was sold to US markets outside Oregon and 4% was sold internationally. By 2022, 60% was sold to US markets outside Oregon, plus 10.6% sold directly nationwide through wine clubs and web orders and 2.8% sold internationally. Oregon produces wine on a much smaller scale than the California wine industry. Oregon's leading producer, King Estate , ships only 401,400 cases per year and most produce under 35,000 cases. The state features many small wineries that produce less than 5,000 cases per year. In contrast, E & J Gallo ,
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