Why Live in Riverview
Riverview is a leafy Brooklyn Park neighborhood about 10 miles north of Minneapolis, borders the Mississippi River and is popular for its scenic parks, water views, and top-rated schools in the Anoka-Hennepin district like Jackson Middle School and Champlin Park High.
The area offers hiking, biking, and fishing at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, with Jewell Park as a local green space for playground fun and picnics. Trails run alongside the river, passing shaded groves and scenic overlooks. Homes—mainly raised ranch and contemporary styles from the late 20th century—often sit on third-acre lots and range from $300,000 for a townhome to $450,000 for a single-family house; some have river or pond views.
Major highways 252 and 610 provide an easy commute into Minneapolis, and Metro Transit buses serve the neighborhood. Riverview residents have convenient shopping and dining at Edinburgh Festival Centre, as well as quick access to community events like River Park Fest, which highlights local nature and music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riverview a good place to live?
Riverview is a good place to live. Riverview is considered car-dependent and very bikeable with some transit options. Riverview is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Riverview has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 41. The average household income is $131,466 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 47.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Riverview are home owners, with 8.2% of residents renting and 91.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Riverview can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Riverview neighborhood guide.
Is Riverview, MN a safe neighborhood?
Riverview, MN is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Riverview?
The median home price in Riverview is $402,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $80,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.46%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,030 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $87K a year to afford the median home price in Riverview. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Riverview is $131K.
What are the best public schools in Riverview?
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Home Trends in Riverview, MN
On average, homes in Riverview, Brooklyn Park sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverview, Brooklyn Park over the last 12 months is $390,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$390,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$316,225
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$402,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%