What are the schools like in Riverton, UT?

Riverton is served primarily by Jordan District. The district operates 42 elementary schools, 14 middle schools, and 12 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.7:1.

What is the median household income in Riverton?

The median household income in Riverton, UT is $115,869 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Riverton, UT?

Riverton has an average high temperature of 40.0°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Riverton, UT affordable or expensive?

Riverton's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Riverton is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $478,200 and the median rent is $1,665 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Riverton, UT?

Riverton has a violent crime rate of 71.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 896.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Riverton, UT a Good Place to Live?

Riverton is a small city of 44,864 in Utah, with a median household income of $115,869 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Riverton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Riverton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Riverton 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: 100.1

Riverton's overall cost of living index is 100.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Riverton costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Riverton, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$478,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,665	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$115,869	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Riverton's violent crime rate is 71.6 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.6 /100k

Property Crime

896.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Riverton is served primarily by Jordan District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Riverton, UT	National Avg
School District	Jordan District	—
Elementary Schools	42	—
Middle Schools	14	—
High Schools	12	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Riverton sees average highs of 40.0°F in January and 93.5°F in July, with 21.0 inches of annual precipitation and 74.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Riverton, UT
Average High — January	40.0°F
Average High — July	93.5°F
Annual Precipitation	21.0"
Annual Snowfall	74.4"

Demographics

Metric	Riverton, UT	National Avg
Population	44,864	—
Median Age	33.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	31.3%	22.2%
65 and over	10.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Jordan, UT 3 mi Bluffdale, UT 3 mi Herriman, UT 3 mi Draper, UT 6 mi West Jordan, UT 6 mi

Riverton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverton, UT affordable or expensive?

Riverton's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Riverton roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $478,200 and median rent is $1,665/month.

What is the crime rate in Riverton, UT?

Riverton's violent crime rate is 71.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 896.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Riverton?

Public schools in Riverton are operated by Jordan District. The district has 42 elementary, 14 middle, and 12 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1. 36.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Riverton, UT a good place to live?

Riverton, UT has a population of 44,864, a median household income of $115,869, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Riverton?

Riverton averages 40.0°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.0 inches with about 74.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Riverton?

The population of Riverton, Utah is 44,864 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Riverton?

Key numbers for living in Riverton: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $478,200, median household income $115,869, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Riverton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.