Living in Riverview, FL
Riverview is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, with about 114,000 residents (Census Bureau, 2020-2024 average). It has no city government of its own; the county provides most services. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (100.9 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population
- 113,697ACS 2020-2024 average
- Median home value
- $384,2003.8 years of median income
- Median rent
- $2,002/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $100,438median, per year
- Price level
- 100.9US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 71° / 91°lows 53° / 77°
- Average commute
- 35 min23% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Hillsborough County
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Elevation: about 16 ft
Metro area: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Cost of living in Riverview
The median home in Riverview is worth $384,200 and the median household earns $100,438 a year, so a typical home costs about 3.8 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,002 a month, about 24% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area at 100.9, with housing at 125.8 and goods at 95.5 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $75,700 here. Florida has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Florida is 6.98%.
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Riverview weather
Average highs run from 71°F in January to 91°F in July, and January nights average 53°F. It gets 50 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are October to April.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Riverview
People and work
The median resident is 35.6 years old, and 36% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 76% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 35 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 35.6221st youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 76%of households
- People per sq mile
- 2,46246.2 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%1% walk, 0.1% bike
- Unemployment
- 4.3%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 7.5%of residents
- Typical home built
- 2006median year
Who moves to Riverview, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Miami (Miami-Dade County), Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) and West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Miami (Miami-Dade County), Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) and Jacksonville (Duval County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Hillsborough County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: hurricane, tornado, lightning, cold wave.
Home prices
+1.1% in a year
Up 48% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Tampa, FL (MSAD) area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
50% good days
2 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of living in Riverview
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Pros
- Data Florida has no state income tax on wages.
- Data 7 months a year have comfortable weather by our rule.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 71°F.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 94 days a year reach 90°F.
- Data Commutes are long: 35 minutes each way on average.
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Cities near Riverview
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon, FL | 5 mi | 119,767 | $339,000 | 100.9 | Compare |
| Tampa, FL | 9 mi | 413,554 | $420,400 | 100.9 | Compare |
| Lakeland, FL | 25 mi | 125,520 | $249,400 | 97.1 | Compare |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 25 mi | 264,033 | $371,100 | 100.9 | Compare |
| Clearwater, FL | 25 mi | 114,364 | $361,300 | 100.9 | Compare |
| Largo, FL | 28 mi | 80,690 | $229,100 | 100.9 | Compare |
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Riverview ranks 12th of 58 in our best suburbs of Tampa ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Riverview a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show homes that cost under four years of median income, no state income tax on wages, 7 comfortable months a year; the trade-offs are 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter, long commutes. Compare Riverview side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Riverview?
About 113,697, the Census Bureau's American Community Survey average for 2020 to 2024. As an unincorporated community, Riverview is not included in the yearly city population estimates.
How much do you need to earn to live in Riverview?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $75,700 in the Riverview area. The median household here earns $100,438.
When is the best time to visit Riverview?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, October to April are the most comfortable months. July averages 91°F and January 71°F for daytime highs.
What county is Riverview in?
Riverview is in Hillsborough County, Florida. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Riverview in?
Riverview is on Eastern Time (UTC-5, or UTC-4 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Riverview?
Close to sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Florida have a state income tax?
No. Florida does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Riverview. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Tampa Intl. Airport, FL station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.