Rivanna, Virginia
CDP
About Rivanna
Set in the central part of Virginia, Rivanna is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Rivanna is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.72 square miles.
📰 Rivanna News Today
- Rivanna River Company works to adapt amid Virginia drought WVIR · May 24
- 626 Rivanna Hill at One Rd Unit Retreat, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Realtor.com · Jun 1
- Rivanna reservoirs remain full amid drought conditions across Virginia WVIR · Apr 20
- Rivanna Village Villas by Ryan Homes in Keswick VA Livabl · Mar 12
- Virginia Rowing Hosts Rivanna Romp on Sunday virginiasports.com · Nov 7
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What Makes Rivanna Unique
- The only place in America named Rivanna — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Rivanna
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area2.72 sq mi
Coordinates37.9953, -78.3788