Where is Micron's headquarters?
Micron's executive offices are at 8000 South Federal Way, Boise, Idaho 83716, according to its fiscal 2026 annual report (Form 10-K, filed September 2026).
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Moving to Boise for Micron
Where the headquarters is, when the new fabs open and how to choose where to live
By J&H Digital Services LLCChecked Nov 1, 20264 sources
In short
Micron's headquarters is at 8000 S. Federal Way in Boise, and the company expects first wafer output at its first new Boise fab in mid-2027 and at a second in late 2028. If you are relocating for a Micron job, choose your valley city by commute and price, not by the campus address alone: average commutes for all workers are 19.0 minutes in Boise, 22.8 in Meridian and 25.9 in Nampa. Ask your recruiter in writing what the relocation package covers.
- Headquarters
- 8000 S. Federal Way, Boise (Micron 10-K, Sept 2026)
- First new Boise fab
- First wafer output expected in mid-2027
- Second new Boise fab
- First wafer output expected in late 2028
- Idaho income tax
- 5.3%flat on all your income once you live here
- Deadline
- 30 daysto get an Idaho license and register your car
What is Micron building in Boise?
Mid-2027Expected first wafer output at the first new Boise fab
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Micron's timing as reported Oct 2, 2026 · KBOI: Micron posts record year as Boise fab nears production (Oct 2, 2026)Late 2028Expected first wafer output at the second new Boise fab
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Micron's timing as reported Oct 2, 2026 · KBOI: Micron posts record year as Boise fab nears production (Oct 2, 2026)~$10 billionPlanned investment in Micron Research Labs over the next decade
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Micron Research Labs is headquartered in Boise · Micron Technology Form 10-K, fiscal 2026 (filed Sept 2026)~61,000Micron employees worldwide on Sept 3, 2026
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The filing gives no Idaho-only headcount · Micron Technology Form 10-K, fiscal 2026 (filed Sept 2026)Which valley city fits a Micron job?
| City | Typical home value | Typical rent (all rentals) | Average commute (all workers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $500,000 | $1,900 | 19.0 min |
| Meridian | $536,000 | $2,060 | 22.8 min |
| Nampa | $415,000 | $1,670 | 25.9 min |
| Caldwell | $400,000 | $1,740 | 25.3 min |
Home values: Zillow ZHVI, Sept 2026. Rents: Zillow Observed Rent Index, Sept 2026. Commute: Census ACS 2025 1-year average for all workers who live in each city. It is not the drive to Micron, so test your own route at rush hour. Source: Zillow Research: Home values and rents, U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2025 1-year, table S0801
What should I do before my start date?
- 1
Ask for the relocation terms in writing
Micron does not publish a standard relocation package. Ask your recruiter what is covered, whether it is paid up front or reimbursed, and what happens if you leave early.
- 2
Visit before you choose a city
A few days in the valley lets you drive the commute at rush hour and see neighborhoods and schools in person.
- 3
Compare cities on commute and price
Use the table above, then read the guides for Boise, Meridian, Nampa and Caldwell.
- 4
Plan for Idaho's income tax
Idaho taxes all your income at a flat 5.3% once you live here. Social Security is not taxed.
- 5
Get your Idaho license and register your car within 30 days
Take your out-of-state title and ID to the sheriff's license office and the county assessor's motor vehicle office.
Moving for Micron: common questions
When do Micron's new Boise fabs open?
Micron expects first wafer output at the first new Boise fab in mid-2027 and at the second in late 2028 (reported Oct 2, 2026). Dates can move, so ask your recruiter where your role is based.
Does Micron pay for relocation?
It depends on the role and the offer, and Micron does not publish a standard package. Ask for the terms in writing, including whether any repayment applies if you leave early.
How long is the commute to Micron?
Census figures for 2025 show an average commute of 19.0 minutes for Boise workers, 22.8 for Meridian and 25.9 for Nampa. Those are averages for all workers, not the drive to Micron, so test your own route at rush hour.
Will I pay Idaho income tax?
Yes, once you live in Idaho. The rate is a flat 5.3% on all your income, and Social Security is not taxed.
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