Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Cumberland
Cumberland, RI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,153
Population
37,214
Renter Mix
27% Rent
A city filled with history, nature trails, and pizzerias
Great Schools
•
Historic
•
Parks
•
Nature Trails
•
Restaurants
•
Cumberland is a charming city in northeast Rhode Island. The city’s historical significance runs deep and is remembered today through the Monastery, a historical home for monks in the 19th century. This unique property resides on about 481 acres and now houses the Cumberland Public Library. Recreational trails were developed by the monks at the Monastery, known as the Nine Men’s Misery. Parks, ponds, and reservoirs are plentiful in the area, and more nature trails are available to the public, such as Diamond Hill Park Trail. Local pizza restaurants are abundant in the community, as well as a good variety of other cuisines like Angelo’s Palace Pizza and Davenport’s on Mendon Road. This family-friendly city is zoned into Cumberland Schools with a great variety of public schools for the residential youth.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,362
Average: $128,143
Education
12,484
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,464
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Cumberland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cumberland, RI is $2,125 for one bedroom, $2,569 for two bedrooms, and $3,536 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cumberland has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,125/month
763 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,775/month
620 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cumberland, RI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
557 Students
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland Hill School
Public
Grades K-5
429 Students
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School 1
Public
Grades K-5
429 Students
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School 2
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Public
Grades K-5
392 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
658 Students
Joseph L. McCourt Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
516 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
407 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,499 Students
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blackstone River Bikeway
- Blackstone Valley Outfitters
- World War II Memorial State Park
- Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
- Lincoln Woods State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
- Worcester Regional
Top Apartments in Cumberland
Houses for Rent in Cumberland
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.