Location:

Our location along Interstate 35 connects Texas, and is a major gateway of travel and commerce

 

Foreign Trade Zone:

Hillsboro and Hill County are part of the broader DFW FTZ #39, Foreign Trade Zone, providing customs duty relief and tax incentives for companies involved in international commerce. Hillsboro is an inland gateway to receive goods from coastal ports for processing, storage, and distribution in the DFW metroplex, and throughout Texas and the US.

 

Rail Access:

Union Pacific (UP) service to the Hillsboro Industrial Park opens the opportunity for door-to-door delivery of materials and goods to 23 states and two-thirds of the western U.S. UP’s is leader and good partner in shipping industrial, agricultural, automotive and chemical products for many of our Hillsboro businesses.

 

Airport:

The city is served by Hillsboro Municipal Airport and is within one hour of both Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field, enhancing accessibility for business and transportation.

 

Workforce and Living:

Our talent pipeline draws from a 30 mile radius within the county, and along our major roadways.

 

Affordability:

The cost of living is approximately 17% lower than the national average and 8% lower than the Texas average. Costs and taxes are lower here, regulations are reduced for businesses compared to other cities. The median home value is roughly $128,300 to $157,900, with a homeownership rate of about 54%. There are a variety of neighborhoods for every taste and stage of life.

 

Quality of Life:

Hillsboro boasts boasts blue ribbon rated schools, and is home to Hill College and Hill Regional Hospital. Residents get the advantages of a small town friendly and active community, with great options for dining, entertainment, culture and involvement.

 

Location and Business Advantages

See our updated statistics on population, workforce, demographics and other data.

Hillsboro Municipal Airport

Hillsboro and Hill County are part of the broader DFW FTZ #39

View a map of Hillsboro, Texas Opportunity Zone areas.

Our Pro Business Stance

Hillsboro understands our growth potential, but also prioritizes active strategic planning, information sharing, and collaboration across local, regional, state and national alliances and resources.  Hillsboro City Government, Economic Development, Hillsboro Main Street, the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, and many others working on committees and task forces locally are connecting the dots, seeking education, and continually working to understand how to best grow and develop the city, while carefully anylizing scenarios that take into consideration the long term big picture.

Simply stated, we take a holistic approach to inevitable growth, while also maintaining our core values, commitment and stewardship of what we are today.

Business of All Types - Let's Talk

Successful businesses start with a well informed plan, and plenty of supporters.  Connecting with resources and information early in your process, and throughout the lifetime of your business can have significant benefits.  Call the City of Hillsboro at 254-582-3271 to discuss your plans, ask questions, and partner with us.