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Cumberland
  • Suburb of Providence, RI
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Providence

Cumberland

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Providence County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Cumberland is a suburb of Providence with a population of 36,186. 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 Cumberland...
    Population
    36,186
    Suburb of
    Providence
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $327,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,023
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      30
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      73.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      352
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      31.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Cumberland

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $104,613
    National
    $69,021
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