Rivanna, Virginia

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.

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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.

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