Luxury, new estates
River Ridge
Newer large estate homes, many built in the last few years.
Salt Lake County Community Guide
Living in Riverton, Utah
A south-valley city with family neighborhoods, mountain views on both sides, and homes from townhomes to new estates.
Community Snapshot
Riverton at a Glance
Population
47,000+ Residents
County
Salt Lake County
Schools
Jordan School District
Silicon Slopes (Lehi)
About 20–25 min
Downtown Salt Lake City
About 25–35 min
the airport
About 30 min
Lifestyle
A family-focused south-valley city between the Oquirrh and Wasatch mountains.
Why You'll Love It
- Family Neighborhoods
- Mountain Views
- Small-Town Events
The Feel of the Place
Why People Love Living in Riverton
Riverton was settled in the mid-1850s as "Gardnersville" and renamed in 1879. The Old Dome Meeting Hall at the City Park entrance is a 2015 replica of the 1908 Dome Church designed by Utah State Capitol architect Richard Kletting, and Riverton Town Days around the Fourth of July (rodeo, parade, carnival, chuckwagon breakfast and fireworks) is the big community event.
Bangerter Highway, the Mountain View Corridor and Redwood Road all run through the city, and the Mountain View Corridor connection to Lehi opened in December 2025. Intermountain Riverton Hospital and Mountain View Village, an open-air shopping and dining center, are in town.
Housing ranges from townhomes near the Mountain View Corridor to established family neighborhoods and new estate homes. Joshua Sterling, REALTOR® with RE/MAX Associates, has helped a family sell a home in Riverton.
Honest Guidance
Is Riverton right for you?
Perfect if you
- Want established family neighborhoods
- Want mountain views and parks close by
- Want quick freeway access to Lehi and Salt Lake
You may prefer another community if...
- Want TRAX or FrontRunner in town
- Want a walkable downtown
- Want acreage or horse property
Featured Neighborhoods
The neighborhoods of Riverton.
Each neighborhood in Riverton has its own personality and character. Here are a few of the ones that give this city its feel.
Luxury
Myers Park
One of Riverton's top neighborhoods for $1M-plus sales.
Homes often around $1.3M
Family, park
Western Springs
Family neighborhood around 20-acre Western Springs Park and its splash pad.
Median around $575K
Family, newer
Monarch Meadows
Newer homes in southwest Riverton by Monarch Meadows Park and the Rose Creek Trail.
Family, established
Heritage Farms
Established neighborhood near Riverton High and a park.
Condos & townhomes
Mountain Ridge
Townhome community near the Mountain View Corridor with a clubhouse, pool and pickleball.
Homes often around $380K
Schools
Schools Serving Riverton
These are the public and charter schools that serve Riverton. We don't rank schools because every child, family, and educational path is unique.
Elementary
Six elementary schools in the city.
- Foothills Elementary
- Midas Creek Elementary
- Riverton Elementary
- Rosamond Elementary
- Rose Creek Elementary
- Southland Elementary
Middle
Two middle schools in Riverton.
- Oquirrh Hills Middle
- South Hills Middle
High School
Riverton High is in town; some areas attend Herriman, Mountain Ridge or Bingham High.
- Riverton High School
School boundaries, enrollment, and programs may change over time. Riverton is served by Jordan School District, and some neighborhoods attend high schools in Herriman or South Jordan. A boundary proposal along the Mountain View Corridor is up for a board decision in November 2026 for the 2027–28 school year; confirm school assignments for a specific address with the district. We recommend confirming attendance boundaries and school assignments directly with the district before purchasing a home.
Parks & Recreation
Outdoor Living
Trails, water, sport, and open space — a lot of what makes this community loved happens outdoors.
Riverton City Park
Mature trees, walking loop and historic markers.
Western Springs Park
20 acres with a splash pad and sledding hill.
Jordan River Parkway Trail
Paved regional trail with Riverton trailheads.
CR Hamilton Sports Complex
30 acres of fields with a walking path.
Riverbend Golf Course
County course along the Jordan River.
Rose Creek & Midas Creek Trails
Neighborhood trail network.
Local Favorites
Where locals go.
A short, honest list — not a directory. The places that come up when neighbors give recommendations.
Restaurants
Salsa Leedos
Family-owned Mexican grill
Gual Berto's
Hearty Mexican, open late
Coffee
The Coffee Shop
Cozy local café
Local Spots
Riverton Town Days
July 4th rodeo and parade
Old Dome Meeting Hall
Replica of the 1908 Dome Church
Mountain View Village
Open-air shopping and dining
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Riverton at a glance.
See how neighborhoods, parks, schools, and everyday destinations connect across the city.
Nearby
Explore nearby communities.
Similar in spirit, different in feel. A few communities worth considering alongside this one.
South Jordan
Home to Daybreak, Oquirrh Lake and a new downtown ballpark district.
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Herriman
Newer master-planned neighborhoods at the foot of the Oquirrh Mountains.
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Bluffdale
A semi-rural city with horse properties and new communities.
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Draper
Trails, mountain views and TRAX at the Point of the Mountain.
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Let's Talk
Thinking about buying or selling in Riverton?
Whether you're just starting to explore or ready to make a move, Josh is happy to answer questions, share local insight, and help you make the right decision for your family.