At a Glance
Median Income
$119,093
$41,853 per capita
Home Value
$543,900
Zillow: $620,722
Median Rent
$1,826/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
906/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
8.0% smoking rate
How Riverton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riverton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverton residents earn a median household income of $119,093 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,853. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67,066 business establishments, including 2,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverton is $543,900 , 93% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,722. Median rent is $1,826/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Riverton reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 906/100K. The murder rate is 2.2/100K.
Education
35.3% of adults in Riverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population44,944
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density3,564/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,093
Per Capita$41,853
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
A
Home Value$543,900
Rent$1,826
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$620,722
Housing Units13,637
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent76/100K
Property906/100K
Murder2.2/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary60/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,547 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Riverton was founded in 1870.
The median home in Riverton was built in 2000.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.