What are the schools like in Riverview, FL?

Riverview is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The district operates 178 elementary schools, 41 middle schools, and 48 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

What is the median household income in Riverview?

The median household income in Riverview, FL is $87,383 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Riverview, FL?

Riverview has an average high temperature of 71.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches.

Riverview, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Riverview, FL affordable or expensive?

Riverview's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Riverview is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $292,700 and the median rent is $1,757 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Riverview, FL?

Riverview has a violent crime rate of 131.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 437.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Riverview, FL a Good Place to Live?

Riverview is a mid-sized city of 102,467 in Florida, with a median household income of $87,383 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Riverview stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Riverview is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Riverview city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.4

Riverview's overall cost of living index is 103.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Riverview costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Riverview, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$292,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,757	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,383	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Riverview's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.1 /100k

Property Crime

437.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Riverview is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Riverview, FL	National Avg
School District	HILLSBOROUGH	—
Elementary Schools	178	—
Middle Schools	41	—
High Schools	48	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Riverview sees average highs of 71.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 54.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Riverview, FL
Average High — January	71.8°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	54.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Riverview, FL	National Avg
Population	102,467	—
Median Age	36.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	21.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.8%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	10.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bloomingdale, FL 4 mi Gibsonton, FL 5 mi Balm, FL 5 mi Progress Village, FL 6 mi Fish Hawk, FL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Riverview

Riverview, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

33579 33569 33578

Riverview vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverview, FL affordable or expensive?

Riverview's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Riverview roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $292,700 and median rent is $1,757/month.

What is the crime rate in Riverview, FL?

Riverview's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 437.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Riverview?

Public schools in Riverview are operated by HILLSBOROUGH. The district has 178 elementary, 41 middle, and 48 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Riverview, FL a good place to live?

Riverview, FL has a population of 102,467, a median household income of $87,383, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Riverview?

Riverview averages 71.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Riverview?

Riverview, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 33579, 33569, 33578.

What is the population of Riverview?

The population of Riverview, Florida is 102,467 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Riverview?

Key numbers for living in Riverview: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $292,700, median household income $87,383, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Riverview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.