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What BestPlaces Users Say about Riverview
Riverview, located in Florida, is a rapidly growing suburb of Tampa. It has a strong sense of community and is known for its family-friendly atmosphere. However, like any place, it has its pros and cons. As requested, I have summarized and included excerpts from multiple user reviews about living in Riverview, providing a diverse perspective on the city.
According to John from BestPlaces, Riverview is a "great place to raise a family." He goes on to praise the area for its "excellent schools, low crime rate, and affordable housing." John also notes that there are plenty of parks and recreational activities available for families to enjoy.
Another user, Andrea, mentions that Riverview is "conveniently located near major highways and shopping centers." She also appreciates the overall cleanliness and well-maintained appearance of the city.
On the other hand, Sarah, a long-time resident of Riverview, expresses her frustration with the increasing traffic and overcrowding in the area. She states, "It used to be a quiet and peaceful place, but now the traffic is unbearable during rush hour."
Lastly, Mark, who moved to Riverview for a job opportunity, shares his experience with the local job market. He states, "There aren't many job options in Riverview, so I have to commute to Tampa for work. It can be challenging, especially with the traffic."
In conclusion, while Riverview offers a great sense of community, family-friendly atmosphere, and convenient location, it also faces challenges such as increasing traffic and limited job opportunities. Overall, the reviews provide a well-rounded perspective on living in Riverview, allowing individuals to make an informed decision about this particular place.
based on 5 ReviewsGet to know Riverview with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Riverview
from farm town to urban area - 7/6/2016
One of the few areas in the Tampa Bay region that there is abundant land, not for long, this place is seeing urban sprawl in the last 3 years like no other in America. 500 percent population increase since 2000. Strip Malls, apartment complexes, housing developments and townhomes anywhere there is a space. The only thing the roads cant hold the additional traffic. There is no quality life here the traffic is terrible, crime has increased and its become almost a foreign country. ?I would not suggest moving to Riverview/Brandon area.
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Too many empty houses... - 4/26/2011
We've lived in Riverview for 4 years now, and our neighborhood is about half empty, and has been as long as we've been here. Almost all the houses are rentals, which is obvious from the state of the yards, ours is no exception unfortunately. The neighborhood was built during the boom, the houses all have "issues", the yards are all sand under the cheap grass, it's going to take a lot of work, and a lot of money, to save this area! I have to say, though, the schools are great, and the people are
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Alot of newer communities there - 4/25/2011
Originally from Upstate NY, we moved to Riverview which I enjoyed being in newer developments. Convenient to everything, Siesta Key, Disney, Clearwater, Macdill AF. Living in a gated community is a must if you have higher standards. There are some really good housing deals out there. I didn't care for the schools compared to NY. We moved back to NY. If I move back it will be Valrico which is near
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riverview - 3/25/2009
I am a native to florida. We moved to Riverview in 1982 from Ocala. It has had alot of growth since Interstate 75 was finished in early 90's. This encouraged alot of growth because it made the commute into Tampa easy. We are away from alot of the noise and bustle of neighboring suburbs. They are currently in the process of widening Hwy. 301 which is much needed. Alot of nice shopping plazas have popped up allowing us not to have to drive as far for things. I know you can't stop all the growth in Florida. I don't even like it when it gets cold here I can't imagine what northerners put up with. I think most people you meet anymore really aren't even from Florida. But I think we for the most part try to be polite and friendly. As far as an earlier comment on us being poorly educated and bad drivers,I only wish that would run everybody off. Wow, then we could go back to our quiet rivers, lakes and ocean spots. We might even wave at a stranger and walk over and start a conversation. Oh,
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Florida is awful as a whole, but Tampa is even wor - 2/6/2007
I had never in my life seen so many weird people gather up at one spot. Tampa is packed with lowly educated people and also the worst driver's I've ever seen. Went there for a possible relocation, ended up going back home two months later. Everywhere I went was the same repeated. Once you are done with Miami and Orlnado it's the most boring place
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