Moving to Riverton, UT

About Riverton

Riverton is a southwest-valley suburb of about 44,000 residents (2020 Census), a community of newer subdivisions between South Jordan and Herriman. Centered on Riverton City Park and the historic Old Dome Meeting Hall, it offers a quieter residential character with quick access to Bangerter Highway and the Daybreak amenities next door.

Home prices in Riverton

The median list in Riverton is $649,950.

Top places in Riverton

• Riverton City Park — flagship park with rodeo grounds and the city's summer events.
• Riverton Hospital (Intermountain Health) — community hospital.
• Bangerter Highway commercial corridor — dining and retail.
• CR Hamilton Sports Complex — youth sports fields.
• Jordan River Parkway Trail (eastern edge).
• Welby Park and neighborhood trailheads.
• Daybreak's Oquirrh Lake (adjacent, in South Jordan).

Commuting from Riverton

• Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~25–30 minutes via Bangerter Highway and I-15 (approximate; ~18 miles).
• No direct TRAX service; nearest Red Line stations are in Daybreak (South Jordan), about a 10-minute drive.
• UTA bus routes connect toward TRAX (approximately 50–65 minutes by bus+rail).

Schools in Riverton

Public schools: Jordan School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Riverton FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Riverton, UT?
  The median list in Riverton is $649,950. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Riverton, UT?
  Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~25–30 minutes via Bangerter Highway and I-15 (approximate; ~18 miles).
• Which school district serves Riverton, UT?
  Riverton is served by Jordan School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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