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Riverview, FL

Riverview is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is located south of Brandon. The population was 107,396 in the 2020 census, up from 71,050 in the 2010 census. Many of Tampa Bay's radio and television stations broadcast from an antenna farm in the Riverview area, on Boyette Road, east of town. Riverview is home to Bell Creek Nature Preserve.

Riverview was founded in 1885 on the Alafia River's north shore. However, in the 1830s settlers arrived on the south side of the river at an area formerly known as Peru (pronounced "Pe-Roo") because Peru was an Indigenous name for the "straight part of the river". Peru existed for nearly 100 years and was one of the oldest settlements in central Florida. It wasn't until the 1940s that Riverview absorbed Peru, and now claims the south side of the Alafia River. The Peruvian Mining Company, which mined phosphate from the Alafia, took its name from the settlement. The term "Alafia" is translated as "River of Fire" due to the phosphorus on the early river bottom glowing at night.

The area's first school was built in 1893, inside the Peru Baptist Church. The area called Riverview began to be populated on the north side of the river. The two communities were connected by a river ferry. Soon after, a bridge was constructed from sections of a bridge that once spanned the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. The post office periodically was moved from the Riverview side to the Peru side of the river and back, causing much tension. The Riverview name eventually came into usage in the early 1940s by the post office to relieve just such confusion with the mail. Peru has disappeared from all but the earliest maps. Some of Peru's or Riverview's settlers include the Barnes, Bourgees, Boyettes, Brandons, Buzbees, Hackneys, Hancocks, Hartleys, Mansfields, Moodys, Simmons, Scotts, Symmes, Topes, Thompsons, Whitts, and the Yeomans. The area founded by the Boyette family is now the community of Boyette, located in the eastern part of the Riverview CDP.

Riverview is located southeast of the center of Hillsborough County. The Alafia River flows through the northern part of the CDP and forms part of its northeastern border, separating Riverview from Bloomingdale to the northeast. Other neighboring communities, all unincorporated, are Brandon to the north, Palm River-Clair Mel to the northwest, Progress Village and Gibsonton to the west, Apollo Beach to the southwest, Balm to the south, and FishHawk to the east.

Interstate 75 forms the western edge of the Riverview CDP, with access from Exits 246, 250, 254, and 256. U.S. Route 301 runs through the western side of the CDP, parallel to I-75 and through the original settlement of Riverview at the Alafia River. Downtown Tampa is 12 miles (19 km) to the northwest via US-301 and the Selmon Expressway.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Riverview CDP has a total area of 48.0 square miles (124.3 km²), of which 46.2 square miles (119.6 km²) are land and 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²), or 3.72%, are water.

Riverview places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with numerous facilities and initiatives promoting a healthy lifestyle. The South Bay Hospital, a vital healthcare institution in the region, offers comprehensive medical services to residents. Select Physical Therapy offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and specialized programs for various conditions. CORA Physical Therapy is providing personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services. Results Physiotherapy is offering evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) is providing individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Top Sites in Riverview, FL: Xscape Theatres Riverview 14, Bell Creek Nature Preserve, Showmen's Museum, and Alafia Scrub Nature Preserve.

Population: 102,467 (2022). ZIP Codes: 33568. Area code: 813. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Area: 47.97 sq mi (124.24 km2).

FAQs

Is Riverview, FL a nice place to live?

Riverview is a suburb of Tampa with a population of 102,467. Riverview is in Hillsborough County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Riverview offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Riverview, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Riverview and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Riverview are highly rated.

Is Riverview, FL expensive to live in?

Riverview, Florida's cost of living is 4% higher than the national average. Riverview's housing expenses are 1% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 3% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 0% higher than the national average. Riverview has grocery prices that are 8% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Riverview is 8% lower than the national average.

What's the crime rate in Riverview, FL?

Riverview has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Riverview is 1 in 133. How does Riverview fare compared to other communities in Florida of all population sizes? Riverview's crime rate is lower than approximately 72% of Florida communities.

Sources

Hillsborough County

Wikipedia

Niche

Payscale

Neighborhood Scout

South Bay Hospital

Select Physical Therapy

CORA Physical Therapy

Results Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Xscape Theatres Riverview 14

Bell Creek Nature Preserve 

Showmen's Museum 

Alafia Scrub Nature Preserve

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