salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most homes (84.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,160 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Utah cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Utah. It is number 84 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Riverton?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Riverton
| Size | Riverton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,624 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,417 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,514 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Riverton overall?
Everyday prices in Utah overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Riverton, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Riverton
Life in Riverton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Riverton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,834 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $592,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Riverton, UT?
Renting in Riverton costs a median of about $2,279 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Riverton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,160 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Riverton cheap or expensive?
Riverton is rated Cheap: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $136,872. It ranks 84th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Riverton?
The median homeowner in Riverton pays $3,408 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Riverton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Utah are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Riverton?
The median home value in Riverton is $592,700, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
45,457 people live in Riverton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.