Riverview today
What this means
Riverview home values slipped 2.4% in 12 months, now 13.5% below the Aug 2022 peak.
Treat these as area figures and confirm rent with comps. Sources and method: how these figures are built.
Quick facts
| Riverview | vs Hillsborough County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,697 (Census survey) | ||
| Median home value | $384,200 | 3% higher | 7% higher |
| Median gross rent | $2,002 | 20% higher | 20% higher |
| Median household income | $100,438 | 26% higher | 35% higher |
| Owner occupied homes | 75.7% | +14.2 pts | +8.1 pts |
| Residents 65 and older | 11.2% | -3.8 pts | -10.1 pts |
| Average commute (minutes) | 35 | 21% higher | 24% higher |
| Homes built 2010 or later | 38.4% | +19.8 pts | +24.2 pts |
| Median property tax paid | $3,893 | 29% higher | 43% higher |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Riverview
Unincorporated Hillsborough community south of Brandon on the Alafia River, founded in 1885.
There is no city hall here: Riverview is a Census designated place, and Hillsborough County sets the rules.
Known for: Bell Creek Nature Preserve; AdventHealth Riverview
Getting around and growth: Interstate 75 and US 301 serve it; downtown Tampa is about 12 miles away via the Selmon Expressway.
Against the Hillsborough County averages, housing is newer (38.4% built since 2010 vs 18.6%); more homes are owner occupied (75.7% vs 61.5%); less of the housing is in apartment and condo buildings (8.3% vs 23%) and household incomes are higher ($100,438 vs $79,540).
Cities with similar prices and rents: Land O' Lakes ($377,400, $2,045), Navarre ($375,700, $1,966), Apopka ($394,900, $1,969).
Growth and housing
The Census does not publish yearly estimates for unincorporated places, so growth here is read from housing age and the county trend. Hillsborough County grew 7.8% from 2020 to 2025.
Newer housing (38.4% built since 2010) often comes with HOA and CDD fees that lenders count. CDD fees
Half the homes are older than 2006. Detached houses dominate (74.2% of homes). Average household size is 2.89.
Out of state arrivals: 3.9% of residents a year, versus 3.2% countywide.
Risks to price in
| Risk item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County average homeowners insurance with wind | $3,525 a year |
| Coastal county | check flood zone and elevation per address |
Flood, storms and jobs
As an unincorporated area, Riverview uses Hillsborough County flood rules (CRS class 4, 30% off high risk premiums). Countywide, 12.7% of homes sit in a FEMA high risk zone; the Hillsborough County guide has the full flood, storm and jobs picture.
Buying a home in Riverview
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $541,287 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $384,200 |
Homes cost 3.8 times median household income here (Hillsborough County 4.7, Florida 4.8).
- Conventional: mortgage insurance drops off as equity builds.
- FHA: $157,087 of room between the median home and the FHA limit.
- VA: veterans are 10.4% of adults.
Investing in Riverview
Long term rentals
| Riverview | vs Hillsborough County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 24.3% | -14.2 pts |
| Rental vacancy | 10% | +3.6 pts |
| Rent as share of renter income | 32.7% | -1.2 pts |
Short term rentals
Seasonal and vacation homes: 1% of the stock, against 1.6% countywide.
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 6% |
| State sales tax | 6% plus any county surtax |
Nightly rentals depend on local zoning and the HOA; check both. State rules
Property types
| Housing stock | Share |
|---|---|
| Single family detached | 74.2% |
| Buildings with 5+ units | 8.3% |
| Manufactured homes | 8.2% |
Nearby
Other Florida markets
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5 year estimates. 2020 to 2024.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, Vintage 2025. July 1, 2025.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025 annual. 2025.
- FFIEC HMDA Data Browser, originated loans. 2025 and 2024.
- LendingTree: 2026 FHA loan limits in Florida by county (HUD figures). 2026.
- Florida Realtors: FHFA sets 2026 conforming loan limits. 2026.
- Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research: 2026 local option tourist tax rates. 2026.
- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, July 2026 Insurance Stability Unit report (average homeowners premium with wind, as of March 31, 2026). March 31, 2026.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. week of October 22, 2026.
- Wikipedia: List of counties in Florida. checked October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file. 2024.
- Wikipedia county article and statewide lists (colleges, teams, airports); Florida Defense Support Task Force installation map. checked October 2026.
- Wikipedia article for this place (history, setting, roads). checked October 2026.
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, middle tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. September 2026.
- Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (county annual, metro and state quarterly, all transactions). through Q2 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, January to September 2026 and 2025. September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Residential Penetration Rates. as of August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims (2000 to 2026). as of September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Community Status Book (Community Rating System class). August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries (2000 to 2026). October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. 2023.
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024, median gross rent by bedrooms (B25031). 2020 to 2024.
- Hurricane landfalls: Wikipedia, List of Florida hurricanes (2000 to present). checked October 2026.
Estimates from public data; they change over time. General information, not investment, tax or legal advice, and not a loan offer. Methods and assumptions.