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Riverton, Utah

city · Salt Lake County

At a glance

45,457
Population
$592,700
Median home value (all homes)
95% above U.S. median
$626,564
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,137/mo
Median rent
59% above U.S. median
$126,910
Median household income
62% above U.S. median
24.8 min
Average commute
94.5%
Homes with broadband
90.59%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 129 — 29% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing113% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities12% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost9% below
For business: Utah is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates94.2%
College graduates37.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Riverton Economic Development
The Economic Development & Transportation Committee assists in the creation of Riverton City's economic development strategy and advises the mayor and city council on transportation needs and opportunities. The committee conducts research, provides analysis on existing and future needs, identifies potential development sites, promotes business growth, solicits resident feedback, and works with elected officials and city staff to maximize the economic vitality and connectivity of the city.
state Economic Development Corporation of Utah
EDCUtah is Utah’s statewide economic development organization that assists companies with relocating or expanding operations, provides economic research and site selector marketing, and connects investors and local partners to support business growth in Utah.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is Utah’s lead economic driver, guiding Utah’s economic ascent and supporting retention and recruitment of high-paying jobs. It coordinates statewide economic development with partners and deploys state resources, including incentives.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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