Moving to Cumberland, RI

About Cumberland

Cumberland is a suburban town north of Providence along the Blackstone River, blending historic mill villages (Ashton, Arnold Mills, Berkeley) with newer subdivisions. Housing ranges from village colonials and mill-era homes to modern single-family developments.

Home prices in Cumberland

The median listing price in Cumberland is $549,900.

Top places in Cumberland

• Diamond Hill Park — the town's flagship park with trails, fields, and the summer concert series.
• Cumberland Monastery trails — the wooded trail network at the former Trappist monastery (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Blackstone River Bikeway — the riverside multi-use path through town.
• Metcalf-Franklin Farm — the historic farmstead with community gardens.
• Blackstone River Theatre — the folk-music venue in the former mill.
• Arnold Mills and the Ashton Historic District — 19th-century mill villages (Ashton Mill shown in the Commons photo below).
• Miscoe Lake — the quiet pond at the town's northern edge (shown in the Commons photo below).

Commuting from Cumberland

• No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is South Attleboro, MA just over the state line, or Pawtucket/Central Falls on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026).
• RIPTA bus service connects Cumberland to Providence.
• Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~20–25 minutes.

Cumberland FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Cumberland, RI?
  The median listing price in Cumberland is $549,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Cumberland, RI?
  No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is South Attleboro, MA just over the state line, or Pawtucket/Central Falls on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026).

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