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Living in Riverton, Utah

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.

Updated October 16, 2026 by Parry Ward, REALTOR

Homes for sale in Riverton

$560,000

4950 W CEDAR POINT PEAK DR, Riverton, UT

5 bd · 4 ba · 2,008 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$739,900

12753 S MARTINS GATE LN W, Riverton, UT

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,876 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$929,800

13553 S MEDINA CIR W, Riverton, UT

6 bd · 4 ba · 3,908 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$799,900

11883 S GOLDEN PINE LN W, Riverton, UT

3 bd · 4 ba · 3,490 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$1,500,000

2893 W MYERS LN S, Riverton, UT

5 bd · 4 ba · 3,576 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$1,900,000

13567 S REDWOOD RD, Riverton, UT

6 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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$550,000

13293 S 2700 W, Riverton, UT

5 bd · 4 ba · 3,513 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$609,900

13924 S HAYSTACK PEAK CIR W, Riverton, UT

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,070 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$680,000

3387 GENTLE CREEK CIR, Riverton, UT

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,584 sq ft

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

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Schools near Riverton

School district: Jordan School District (its boundary and school lookup)

Boundaries change and some cities are split between districts; the district confirms the school for an address.

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

Elementary

Rosamond School · Grades K-6 · Jordan District · 0.6 mi
Riverton School · Grades K-6 · Jordan District · 0.7 mi
Southland School · Grades K-6 · Jordan District · 0.9 mi
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan · Grades K-6 · charter · Hawthorn Academy · 1.5 mi
Preschool · Grades PK · Jordan District · 1.5 mi
South Jordan School · Grades K-6 · Jordan District · 1.8 mi
Monte Vista School · Grades K-6 · Jordan District · 2.1 mi
Rose Creek School · Grades K-6 · Jordan District · 2.1 mi
Summit Academy - Bluffdale · Grades PK-6 · charter · Summit Academy · 2.1 mi
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 · Grades K-6 · charter · American Preparatory Academy · 2.2 mi
Bluffdale School · Grades K-6 · Jordan District · 2.3 mi
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 · Grades K-6 · charter · American Preparatory Academy · 2.4 mi

Middle

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

High

Jordan Academy for Technology & Careers South · Grades 10-12 · Jordan District · 0.3 mi
Riverton High · Grades 10-12 · Jordan District · 1.1 mi
Bingham High · Grades 10-12 · Jordan District · 2.9 mi

Other grade ranges

Kauri Sue Hamilton · Grades K-12 · Jordan District · 1.5 mi
North Star Academy · Grades K-9 · charter · North Star Academy · 2 mi
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 · Grades 7-12 · charter · American Preparatory Academy · 2.1 mi
Paradigm High School · Grades 7-12 · charter · Paradigm High School · 2.3 mi
Valley High School · Grades 7-12 · Jordan District · 2.7 mi
Rivers Edge School · Grades K-8 · Jordan District · 2.8 mi
Mountain West Montessori Academy · Grades K-9 · charter · Mountain 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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Places near Riverton, with drive times

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

Parks

Carol Villa Park · 1 min · 0.4 mi · map to Carol Villa Park
City Hall Park · 1 min · 0.3 mi · map to City Hall Park
Riverton Chase Park · 2 min · 0.9 mi · map to Riverton Chase Park

Nature areas and open space

Galena Soónkahni Preserve · 6 min · 3.5 mi · map to Galena Soónkahni Preserve
South Jordan City Southeast Jordan River Wetland Mitigation Conservation Area · 7 min · 4 mi · map to South Jordan City Southeast Jordan River Wetland Mitigation Conservation Area
South Jordan City Jordan River Wetland Mitigation Conservation Area · 10 min · 5.9 mi · map to South Jordan City Jordan River Wetland Mitigation Conservation Area

Groceries

Peterson's · 2 min · 0.7 mi · map to Peterson's
Walmart Neighborhood Market · 2 min · 1.1 mi · map to Walmart Neighborhood Market
Smith's · 4 min · 2.1 mi · map to Smith's

Shopping centres

Shops at South Town · 8 min · 5.8 mi · map to Shops at South Town

Hospitals

Riverton Hospital · 7 min · 3 mi · map to Riverton Hospital
Lone Peak Hospital · 8 min · 4.6 mi · map to Lone Peak Hospital
University of Utah Healthcare - South Jordan Health Center · 9 min · 5.6 mi · map to University of Utah Healthcare - South Jordan Health Center

Ski areas

Snowbird · 30 min · 18.8 mi · map to Snowbird
Alta · 32 min · 19.9 mi · map to Alta

Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport · 30 min · 24.8 mi · map to Salt Lake City International Airport

Places and routes by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors · checked monthly. Ski areas: each resort's main base.

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Places near Riverton

Within 2 miles of the centre of Riverton, nearest first. Names and places change; check before you go.

Cafes

Beans and Brews · 1481 12600 South, Riverton, UT 84065 · 0.3 mi
Starbucks · 2053 12600 South, Riverton, UT 84065 · 0.3 mi

Restaurants

Papa Murphey's Pizza · 1830 West, Riverton, UT 84065 · 0.1 mi
Golden Tree · 12515 South, Riverton, UT 84065 · 0.1 mi
Gualberto's · 1600 12600 South, Riverton, UT 84065 · 0.2 mi
Jim's · 1728 12800 South, Riverton, UT 84065 · 0.2 mi
Chubby's Cafe · 1276 12600 South, Riverton, UT 84065 · 0.6 mi

Fitness

Jazzercise · 12600 South, Riverton, UT 84065 · 0.9 mi
Anytime Fitness · 2722 12600 South, Riverton, UT 84065 · 1 mi

Drive times from Riverton

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

Downtown SLC: about 21 min · 20.5 mi
SLC airport: about 30 min · 24.8 mi
Silicon Slopes (Lehi): about 12 min · 10.2 mi
University of Utah: about 30 min · 26.3 mi
Snowbird (nearest ski resort): about 30 min · 18.8 mi

Routes by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Riverton by the numbers

Counts of people and homes only, exactly as the Census publishes them.

Population: 45,457U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
Households: 13,727U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
Housing units: 14,406U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
Median value of owner-occupied homes: $592,700U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.8%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 20%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026

This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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Getting set up in Riverton

Who to call when you move in, from each city's and provider's own website, checked October 16, 2026. Some services differ by address, so confirm with the city.

City: Riverton city website
Power: Rocky Mountain Power
Natural gas: Enbridge Gas Utah (formerly Dominion Energy Utah)
Water and sewer: Riverton City (culinary water, bought wholesale from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District; city secondary water included); sewer: Jordan Basin Improvement District
Garbage and recycling: Waste Management (city service, started and billed through Riverton Utility Billing)
Public schools: Jordan School District
Find your school: Jordan School District school lookup
Driver licence office: South Valley (Draper), 14555 South Minuteman Drive, Draper
Register to vote: Utah voter registration

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Homes for sale in Riverton

$560,000

4950 W CEDAR POINT PEAK DR, Riverton, UT

5 bd · 4 ba · 2,008 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$739,900

12753 S MARTINS GATE LN W, Riverton, UT

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,876 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$929,800

13553 S MEDINA CIR W, Riverton, UT

6 bd · 4 ba · 3,908 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$799,900

11883 S GOLDEN PINE LN W, Riverton, UT

3 bd · 4 ba · 3,490 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$1,500,000

2893 W MYERS LN S, Riverton, UT

5 bd · 4 ba · 3,576 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$1,900,000

13567 S REDWOOD RD, Riverton, UT

6 bd · 6 ba · 5,500 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$550,000

13293 S 2700 W, Riverton, UT

5 bd · 4 ba · 3,513 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$609,900

13924 S HAYSTACK PEAK CIR W, Riverton, UT

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,070 sq ft

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

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

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$548,000

14077 S GRAND VIEW PEAK CIR, Riverton, UT

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,140 sq ft

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Listing courtesy of Opendoor Brokerage LLC, Tara F Jones, 480-462-5392.

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$500,000

13235 S 2120 W, Riverton, UT

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,910 sq ft

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Listing courtesy of Opendoor Brokerage LLC, Tara F Jones, 480-462-5392.

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$1,299,000

12136 S SWENSEN CIR, Riverton, UT

3 bd · 4 ba · 3,974 sq ft

Open Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

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

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Questions about Riverton

What do homes cost in Riverton?

The median value of owner-occupied homes in Riverton is $592,700, as owners reported it (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates). That is not a sale price: for what homes are selling for now, ask us, and see the full monthly payment for a Riverton home with its own tax rate.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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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