Living in Riverview, FL
Suburb in Florida
Riverview is a suburb in Florida, home to about 108,000 people, with 2.6 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is Riverview a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 8 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: TPA is 17 mi away
- Sunny: more sunshine and clearer skies than most places
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 1.03% property tax
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
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Key facts
Living in Riverview: common questions
What is the cost of living in Riverview?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $321k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,530 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 101, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Riverview?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.03% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Riverview safe?
Riverview isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Riverview?
Riverview is warm all year: winter days average around 74°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does Riverview get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes: 13 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.69 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Riverview?
The nearest major airport is TPA, about 17 mi away.
How Riverview scores
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