Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
12%
Riverview, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,613
Population
120,413
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Riverview, FL - Your Next Home Near Tampa
Convenient Commute
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Suburban Serenity
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Outdoor Activities
Situated along the Alafia River, Riverview combines suburban comfort with Florida's natural landscape. This growing community, established in 1885, offers rental options from garden-style apartments to waterfront properties. Bell Creek Nature Preserve provides peaceful walking trails and wildlife viewing, while the convenient location just 12 miles from Tampa via Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 301 makes commuting simple. Current rental rates average $1,656 for one-bedroom units and $1,947 for two-bedroom homes.
Originally known as Peru in the 1830s, Riverview earned its name from the Alafia River's distinctive glow caused by phosphorus deposits, which led to its "River of Fire" nickname. Today, the area features several public schools and educational institutions, including Hillsborough Community College's Regent campus. The community offers everyday conveniences with AdventHealth Riverview, multiple parks, and shopping centers throughout the area. With a population exceeding 107,000, Riverview maintains its suburban appeal while providing easy access to Tampa Bay's metropolitan amenities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,457
Average: $103,242
Education
30,506
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
62,640
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Riverview has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverview, FL is $1,300 for a studio, $1,613 for one bedroom, $1,938 for two bedrooms, and $2,287 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverview has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,613/month
786 Sq Ft
House
$2,507/month
1,898 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,828/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,129/month
1,410 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverview, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
906 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,837 Students
Boyette Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
869 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
891 Students
Public
Grades K-8
887 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,837 Students
Public
Grades K-8
887 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,672 Students
Bridgeprep Academy of Riverview
Public
Grades K-8
679 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,151 Students
Bell Creek Academy High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,072 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,544 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
249 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,047 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
193 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aldermans Ford Park
Airports
- Tampa International
- St Pete-Clearwater International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.