Salt Lake County · Southwest Salt Lake Valley
Riverton Real Estate
Last updated: July 2026 · Market data from the Wasatch Front Regional MLS
Riverton is an established city at the southwest edge of the Salt Lake Valley, known for larger lots, established neighborhoods, and a semi-rural character that has held on even as newer subdivisions fill in along the Mountain View Corridor.
Riverton Market Snapshot
As of June 2026, the typical home in Riverton sells for about $610,000 (2026 year-to-date median, all home types). Prices are rising year over year in a balanced market.
Typical sale, 2026 year-to-date
Market conditions, June 2026
Source: UtahRealEstate.com / RapidStats MLS data. Median figures are all residential property types (single-family, townhouse, and condo), 2026 year-to-date; market-condition figures reflect June 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Market data powered by zoomUTAH.com.
One important distinction: the median above is the typical sale price, not appreciation. Riverton’s median rose about 8.6% year over year, but by repeat-sale index (Zillow and Redfin), Salt Lake County home values have risen roughly 1 to 2 percent. A rising median can simply mean more larger or higher-end homes sold, so we always look at both.
Riverton at a Glance
- 47,400 Population (2026) Up ~5% since 2020
- $127,000 Median household income Well above the Utah median
- +0.7%/yr Population growth Largely built out
- ~$3,600 Typical property tax / yr ≈0.6% effective, primary home
- ~$2,300 Median rent / mo Across all home types
- ~28 min Drive to downtown SLC Airport ~30 min · Lehi ~20 min
What your money buys in Riverton
An older rambler or a smaller home on a modest lot. The entry point into the city.
Most mid-size single-family homes on established Riverton lots.
Larger and newer single-family homes, bigger lots, and Mountain View Corridor product.
Premium homes, estate lots, and horse property.
How Riverton compares
A quick side-by-side with neighboring cities on the factors buyers weigh most.
| Riverton | South Jordan | Herriman | Bluffdale | |
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| Typical price | $610K median | Similar to higher | Similar | Higher |
| Drive to downtown SLC | ~28 min | ~22 min | ~30 min | ~30 min |
| New construction | Moderate | Very active | Very active | Active |
| Known for | Larger lots, established, safe | Daybreak & Oquirrh Lake | Fast growth, mountain views | Rural feel, big lots |
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I work the southwest valley constantly, from Riverton’s larger-lot east side to the newer Mountain View Corridor subdivisions, and I price homes against comps I have seen in person, not a citywide average. Twenty-three years and more than 1,000 Utah closings stand behind every move, whether you are relocating here or already local.
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Buying a Home in Riverton
Riverton rewards buyers who want more house and land per dollar than the denser cities just north. The typical home sold for about $610,000 in 2026, and homes are moving faster than a year ago (about 48 days on market, down from 89), so well-prepared buyers need to be ready to write. Larger established lots on the east side, newer builder homes along the Mountain View Corridor, and scattered horse-property parcels all trade in the same city, so the right comps matter more here than almost anywhere in the valley.
What your money buys right now: under $500,000 tends to be an older rambler or a smaller home on a modest lot; the mid-$500s to high-$600s covers most mid-size single-family homes on established Riverton lots; $700,000 to $900,000 moves you into larger and newer homes with bigger lots, including Mountain View Corridor product; $1 million and up reaches premium homes, estate lots, and horse property.
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Selling a Home in Riverton
With the median up year over year and homes selling faster than a year ago, well-priced Riverton homes are moving, but a 98% sale-to-list ratio tells you buyers are still negotiating, not overpaying. Pricing is everything, and in Riverton that is harder than it looks: lot sizes and home vintages swing wildly from street to street, so a citywide median tells you almost nothing about your property. We price against in-person comps and stage to the buyer most likely to write on your home.
Common mistakes Riverton sellers make: pricing off the citywide median instead of true comps, underestimating how much lot size and vintage move value here, skipping pre-list prep now that buyers are choosier, and listing without a plan for the two-to-three weeks when most showings happen.
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New Construction in Riverton
Riverton is more built-out than fast-growing Herriman or South Jordan, but new subdivisions continue to go up along the Mountain View Corridor and the southern and western edges of the city, from townhomes to larger single-family homes. Buying new is not the same as buying a resale: builder contracts, upgrade and lot-premium decisions, financing incentives, and walk-through inspections all go better with your own representation, and it typically costs you nothing because the builder pays the buyer’s agent. Kris represents buyers on new-construction purchases across Riverton and can compare communities, builders, and floor plans side by side.
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Featured Riverton Communities
The areas buyers ask about most. Riverton has more, so tell us what you are looking for and we will point you to the right fit.
Central / Historic Riverton
The older core around Redwood Road and 12600 South, with larger established lots and the city’s civic heart, including Riverton City Park and the Old Dome Meeting Hall.
East Riverton
Established single-family neighborhoods between Redwood Road and Bangerter Highway, close to the Mountain View Village shopping and dining district.
West Riverton / Mountain View Corridor
Newer builder subdivisions along the western growth edge, many with open views toward the Oquirrh Mountains.
Larger-lot & horse-property pockets
Scattered acreage parcels throughout the city that give Riverton its semi-rural feel, some carrying horse rights.
Riverbend area
Neighborhoods around Riverbend Golf Course and the Jordan River Parkway trail on the city’s eastern edge.
Best Riverton neighborhood for…
Matching what you want most to where it lives in Riverton.
- Best value per square foot East Riverton and the established core
- Newest construction West Riverton along the Mountain View Corridor
- Largest lots and space Central Riverton and the horse-property pockets
- Most established The historic core around Redwood Road
- Golf and trails The Riverbend Golf Course area and Jordan River Parkway
- Lowest-maintenance / lock-and-leave Newer townhome subdivisions
Riverton Schools
Riverton is served by the Jordan School District. Most of the city feeds Riverton High, while some western and southern neighborhoods feed Mountain Ridge High in neighboring Herriman. Always confirm your exact boundary on the Jordan District boundary tool.
High schools
Middle / junior high
Four-year graduation rate
Which high school feeds where
| Area of Riverton | Typically feeds |
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| Most of Riverton | Riverton High |
| Western & southern edges | Mountain Ridge High |
Boundaries shift as the area grows. Always confirm your exact address on the official district boundary map.
Riverton High (about 2,300 students) is one of the larger high schools in the state and graduates above the Utah average. Source: Utah State Board of Education, 2023 to 24 graduation rates. Numbers vary year to year.
Living in Riverton
Beyond the market numbers, here is what day-to-day life and the cost of owning look like. Tap any section to open it.
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What does it cost to own a home in Riverton?
Utah has some of the lowest effective property taxes in the country. Primary residences get a 45% exemption, so you are taxed on just 55% of value, which works out to roughly 0.6% effective, or about $3,600 a year on the typical $610,000 Riverton home. Affordability snapshot: at today’s rates (~6.8%), buying the typical $610,000 home with 20% down (about $122,000) runs roughly $3,600 a month in principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, which generally calls for around $145,000 in household income. This is an illustrative estimate, not a lending offer. -
How are the commute times from Riverton?
Riverton sits between the Mountain View Corridor and Bangerter Highway, with Redwood Road running through the middle. Downtown Salt Lake City is about 28 to 30 minutes, the airport about 30 minutes, the Silicon Slopes / Lehi tech corridor about 20 minutes, and Provo about 35 minutes. Transit note: Riverton has no TRAX or FrontRunner station of its own. The nearest rail is the TRAX Red Line at Daybreak and the FrontRunner stop at the South Jordan station, both a few miles north, so most Riverton commuters drive. -
HOAs, renting, and investing in Riverton
HOAs: many of Riverton’s established and larger-lot neighborhoods have no HOA, which is part of the draw for buyers who want space and fewer restrictions; newer townhome and builder subdivisions typically carry a modest HOA. Renting & investing: median rent runs about $2,300/month across home types, with steady demand from families priced into the southwest valley, which makes Riverton a solid long-term buy-and-hold market. -
Parks, recreation, and amenities
Riverton is built around family and outdoor amenities: Riverton City Park (playgrounds, athletic courts, and a skate park), Riverbend Golf Course, the Jordan River Parkway trail with two trailheads in the city, the South County pool, and the Mountain View Village open-air shopping and dining center. The signature event is Riverton Town Days each summer, with a parade, rodeo, carnival, and fireworks.
Commute times from Riverton
| Destination | Drive time | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Salt Lake City | ~28 to 30 min | N/A |
| SLC International Airport | ~30 min | N/A |
| Silicon Slopes / Lehi | ~20 min | N/A |
| University of Utah | ~35 min | N/A |
| Provo | ~35 min | N/A |
Crime and Safety in Riverton
Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data, Riverton reports roughly 0.5 violent crimes and 11 property crimes per 1,000 residents per year, both well below national averages. As across the valley, property crime makes up the large majority of incidents.
Reported incidents per 1,000 residents (lower is better)
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data, 2024 (latest available). Numbers vary block by block.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is Riverton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Firming toward sellers. Active inventory is limited (about 99 listings), homes are selling near 98% of asking and faster than a year ago (about 48 days versus 89), and the median is up year over year, so sellers have a modest edge.
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How much does a home cost in Riverton?
The typical (median) home sold for about $610,000 in 2026, up roughly 8.6% year over year, while the average sale was about $650,000. Larger lots and horse property push the top of the range higher.
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Is now a good time to buy in Riverton?
Prices have firmed and homes are moving faster, but a 98% sale-to-list ratio means well-prepared buyers still negotiate. Riverton’s larger lots often deliver more house and land per dollar than the denser cities just north.
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What school district is Riverton in?
Riverton is in the Jordan School District. Confirm your address on the Jordan District boundary tool, since boundaries shift as the area grows.
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Which high school will my student attend?
Most of Riverton feeds Riverton High. Some western and southern neighborhoods feed Mountain Ridge High in neighboring Herriman. Boundaries shift as the area grows, so verify before you buy.
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