Moving to or from Cumberland?
An affluent Providence-metro suburb in northern Rhode Island — with historic Cumberland Monastery, Diamond Hill State Park, and proximity to Providence (20 min south) and Boston (45 min north).
- 36,000 City population
- 1,650,000 Metro area
- 1747 Founded
- Providence Metro / Blackstone Valley Region
Why people move to Cumberland.
- Diamond Hill State Park (former ski resort)
- Cumberland Monastery
- Being between Providence and Boston (Rt 295 corridor)
- Historic Valley Falls village
- Rhode Island's largest town by area
- Affluent family-oriented community
Cumberland is home to Diamond Hill State Park — a former ski resort that operated from the 1930s to 1974 when a warm winter and lack of snow-making equipment forced its closure. The former ski slopes are now hiking and mountain-biking trails. The park also preserves the Cumberland Monastery (built 1900) and has become one of Rhode Island's most popular outdoor recreation destinations.
Where people live in Cumberland.
A quick guide to Cumberland's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Valley Falls
Historic mill-era village within Cumberland
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Arnold Mills
Historic village with preserved character
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Cumberland Hill
Residential neighborhood
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Diamond Hill area
Near state park
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Lincoln (adjacent)
Neighboring town
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Attleboro MA (adjacent)
Massachusetts neighbor
Where people spend their time in Cumberland.
- Diamond Hill State Park Central Cumberland
- Cumberland Monastery & Library Central Cumberland
- Blackstone River Bikeway Valley Falls
- Arnold Mills Historic District Arnold Mills
- Valley Falls Heritage Park Valley Falls
- Cumberland Public Library Central Cumberland
Planning a Cumberland move.
- Rhode Island property taxes are high
- Providence commute is 20-30 minutes via I-295
- Boston commute is 45-60 minutes via I-495/I-95
- Winter is severe with significant snow
Moving in Cumberland: FAQ.
Is Cumberland a good Providence-Boston compromise?
Yes — for commuters who work in one and want access to the other. I-295 and I-495 provide good access to both metros. Cumberland's schools are generally good, housing is more affordable than closer-in Boston suburbs or the most expensive Providence areas, and the town retains a more rural character than other Providence-area communities.
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