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Cumberland
  • Suburb of Providence, RI

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Cumberland is a suburb of Providence with a population of 36,276. Cumberland is in Providence County and is one of the best places to live in Rhode Island. Living in Cumberland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cumberland there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Cumberland and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Cumberland are highly rated.

About

About Cumberland...
Population
36,276

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$370,600
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,129
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    23%
  • Own
    77%
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Cumberland Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    16.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    38.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    137.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    365.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    52.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    17%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Cumberland

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$109,466
National
$75,149

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