What is the property tax rate in Riverton?

Riverton's 6 tax areas had total 2025 rates of 1.005% of taxable value, middle 1.005% (Utah State Tax Commission, 2025 final adopted rates by tax area). A primary home is taxed on 55% of its market value, so at the middle rate the year's tax is about 0.553% of the home's value.

How long is the commute from Riverton?

From the centre of Riverton, by road without traffic: 21 minutes to Downtown SLC (20.5 miles), 30 minutes to SLC airport (24.8 miles), 12 minutes to Silicon Slopes (Lehi) (10.2 miles) and 30 minutes to University of Utah (26.3 miles) (Geoapify routing on OpenStreetMap roads, checked monthly). Rush hour takes longer.

How does Riverton compare with nearby cities?

By middle 2025 property tax rate (Utah State Tax Commission, 2025 final adopted rates by tax area): Riverton 1.005%, Draper 0.935%, South Jordan 0.917% and Herriman 1.083%. Our side-by-side pages put drive times, schools and places for each pair together.

Which schools serve Riverton?

Riverton is served by Jordan School District. 24 public schools are within 3 miles of the city centre (NCES, 2024-25). Boundaries change, so type an address in our school finder and confirm with the district.

What is near Riverton?

Nearest from the centre of Riverton: Peterson's (groceries, 2 minutes), Carol Villa Park (parks, 1 minutes), Riverton Hospital (hospitals, 7 minutes) and Shops at South Town (shopping centres, 8 minutes), by road without traffic (places: Geoapify and OpenStreetMap; checked monthly).

What is the population of Riverton, Utah?

Riverton city has a population of 45,457 (± 44) and 13,727 (± 519) households. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Riverton is in Salt Lake County, Utah.

How many homes in Riverton, Utah are owner-occupied?

In Riverton city, 84.9% (± 3.8) of homes are owner-occupied and 15.1% (± 3.8) are renter-occupied. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Where can I buy groceries near Riverton, Utah?

Peterson's is 0.2 miles from the centre of Riverton at 12515 South, and Walmart Neighborhood Market is 0.7 miles away at 1202 12600 South. Smith's is 1.6 miles away at 13893 Redwood Road, Bluffdale. Names and places change, so check before you go.

Which public schools are within 3 miles of Riverton, Utah?

Rosamond School is 0.6 miles from the centre of Riverton, Oquirrh Hills Middle is 1 mile away, and Riverton High is 1.1 miles away. Figures are for the 2024-25 school year from NCES and Utah State Board of Education, and school assignment can change, so check with the district.

What parks are near Riverton, Utah?

Carol Villa Park is 0.2 miles from the centre of Riverton, City Hall Park is 0.3 miles away, and Riverton City Park is 0.4 miles away. Names and places change, so check before you go.

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Q: Is there new construction in Riverton?

Of Riverton's 14,406 homes, 20% were built from 2010 to 2019 and 2.8% in 2020 or later (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates). For new-build homes for sale now, ask us: builders' current communities change month to month.

Riverton is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, about 21 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and 30 minutes from Snowbird by road without traffic. 24 public schools are within 3 miles, most in the Jordan District District.

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Homes for sale in Riverton.

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$560,0004950 W CEDAR POINT PEAK DR, Riverton, UT5 bd · 4 ba · 2,008 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Forte Real Estate, LLC, Kristi G Zitting, 801-382-7727.

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$739,90012753 S MARTINS GATE LN W, Riverton, UT2 bd · 2 ba · 1,876 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Real Estate, Gayle Jex, 801-224-9011.

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$929,80013553 S MEDINA CIR W, Riverton, UT6 bd · 4 ba · 3,908 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Realtypath LLC (Platinum), Derek Johnson, 801-386-5908.

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$799,90011883 S GOLDEN PINE LN W, Riverton, UT3 bd · 4 ba · 3,490 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Lakeside Real Estate LC, Cherity Simons, 801-259-2843.

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$1,500,0002893 W MYERS LN S, Riverton, UT5 bd · 4 ba · 3,576 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Lakeview Realty Inc, Kim Peterson, 801-427-1333.

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$1,900,00013567 S REDWOOD RD, Riverton, UT6 bd · 6 ba · 5,500 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Real Estate (South County), Sam Foley, 801-995-4700.

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$550,00013293 S 2700 W, Riverton, UT5 bd · 4 ba · 3,513 sq ft

Listing courtesy of KW WESTFIELD, Jake Bowers, 801-850-5600.

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$609,90013924 S HAYSTACK PEAK CIR W, Riverton, UT5 bd · 3 ba · 2,070 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Netlogix Realty, William Floor, 801-580-1161.

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$680,0003387 GENTLE CREEK CIR, Riverton, UT5 bd · 3 ba · 2,584 sq ft

Listing courtesy of KW South Valley Keller Williams, Rachel Anderson, 801-676-5700.

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$425,0004832 W ANISE ST, Riverton, UT3 bd · 3 ba · 2,130 sq ft

Listing courtesy of KW South Valley Keller Williams, McKenzie D Enser, 801-676-5700.

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$450,0004964 W SIDEWINDER S, Riverton, UT5 bd · 3 ba · 2,512 sq ft

Listing courtesy of White Real Estate Group, Jamie White, 801-859-6122.

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$710,0001758 W 13235 S, Riverton, UT7 bd · 3 ba · 2,712 sq ft

Listing courtesy of EPIQUE INC., Harv Puerto, 702-499-5051.

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45,457Population

13,727Households

14,406Housing units

$592,700Median value of owner-occupied homes

2.8%Homes built 2020 or later

20.0%Homes built 2010 to 2019

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026

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Drive times from Riverton.

Drive by road from the centre of Riverton, without traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Areas by drive time to Downtown SLC

Silicon Slopes (Lehi)12 min 10.2 mi

Downtown SLC21 min 20.5 mi

SLC airport30 min 24.8 mi

University of Utah30 min 26.3 mi

Snowbird (nearest ski resort)30 min 18.8 mi

Routes by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Schools near Riverton.

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Public schools within 3 miles of the centre of Riverton, 2024-25 school year.

Elementary 12

Rosamond SchoolGrades K-6Jordan District · 0.6 mi
Riverton SchoolGrades K-6Jordan District · 0.7 mi
Southland SchoolGrades K-6Jordan District · 0.9 mi
Hawthorn Academy South JordanGrades K-6 · charterHawthorn Academy · 1.5 mi
PreschoolGrades PKJordan District · 1.5 mi
South Jordan SchoolGrades K-6Jordan District · 1.8 mi
Monte Vista SchoolGrades K-6Jordan District · 2.1 mi
Rose Creek SchoolGrades K-6Jordan District · 2.1 mi
Summit Academy - BluffdaleGrades PK-6 · charterSummit Academy · 2.1 mi
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2Grades K-6 · charterAmerican Preparatory Academy · 2.2 mi
Bluffdale SchoolGrades K-6Jordan District · 2.3 mi
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1Grades K-6 · charterAmerican Preparatory Academy · 2.4 mi

Middle 2

Oquirrh Hills MiddleGrades 7-9Jordan District · 1 mi
South Hills MiddleGrades 7-9Jordan District · 2.8 mi

High 3

Jordan Academy for Technology & Careers SouthGrades 10-12Jordan District · 0.3 mi
Riverton HighGrades 10-12Jordan District · 1.1 mi
Bingham HighGrades 10-12Jordan District · 2.9 mi

Other grade ranges 7

Kauri Sue HamiltonGrades K-12Jordan District · 1.5 mi
North Star AcademyGrades K-9 · charterNorth Star Academy · 2 mi
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3Grades 7-12 · charterAmerican Preparatory Academy · 2.1 mi
Paradigm High SchoolGrades 7-12 · charterParadigm High School · 2.3 mi
Valley High SchoolGrades 7-12Jordan District · 2.7 mi
Rivers Edge SchoolGrades K-8Jordan District · 2.8 mi
Mountain West Montessori AcademyGrades K-9 · charterMountain West Montessori Academy · 2.9 mi

Source: NCES and Utah State Board of Education. School assignment can change; check with the district.

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Carol Villa Park0.4 mi1 minmap Carol Villa Park
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$548,00014077 S GRAND VIEW PEAK CIR, Riverton, UT5 bd · 3 ba · 2,140 sq ft

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$500,00013235 S 2120 W, Riverton, UT4 bd · 2 ba · 1,910 sq ft

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$1,299,00012136 S SWENSEN CIR, Riverton, UT3 bd · 4 ba · 3,974 sq ft

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Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties (Salt Lake), Brett Butler, 801-990-0400.

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County: Salt Lake County; Salt Lake County
Drive to Downtown SLC: 21 min; 20 min
Drive to SLC airport: 30 min; 30 min
Drive to Silicon Slopes (Lehi): 12 min; 12 min
Drive to University of Utah: 30 min; 29 min
Nearest ski resort: Snowbird, about 15 mi; Snowbird, about 12 mi
Public schools within 3 mi: 24; 22

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Drive times: by road from each area's centre, without traffic (Geoapify, © OpenStreetMap contributors); rush hour takes longer. Ski resorts: straight line to the base. Schools: NCES public school list.

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