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About Acushnet
Acushnet is a rural-suburban town just north of New Bedford, defined by the Acushnet River, the vast Acushnet Cedar Swamp, cranberry bogs, and working farms. It keeps a quiet, country character with a historic village center at Long Plain, while sitting minutes from New Bedford's waterfront and highways.
Home prices in Acushnet
Home prices in Acushnet vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Acushnet
- Acushnet Sawmill — Buzzards Bay Coalition riverfront park with trails along the Acushnet River.
- Long Plain Museum — local history museum in the historic Long Plain district.
- White's Factory — historic mill ruins on the river.
- Acushnet Cedar Swamp — one of the largest Atlantic white cedar swamps in Massachusetts.
- Pope Park — town park with ballfields and playground.
- Acushnet River Valley Golf Course — public golf along the river.
Commuting from Acushnet
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: 40–50 minutes via Route 140 and I-195 (approximate; varies with traffic).
Schools in Acushnet
Public schools: Acushnet Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Acushnet FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Acushnet, RI?
Home prices in Acushnet vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Acushnet, RI?
Approximate drive to downtown Providence: 40–50 minutes via Route 140 and I-195 (approximate; varies with traffic). - Which school district serves Acushnet, RI?
Acushnet is served by Acushnet Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.