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Cumberland, Rhode Island

town · Providence County

At a glance

36,820
Population
$431,000
Median home value (all homes)
42% above U.S. median
$527,327
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,379/mo
Median rent
2% above U.S. median
$117,522
Median household income
50% above U.S. median
26.3 min
Average commute
92.8%
Homes with broadband
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities19% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost3% below
For business: Rhode Island is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates93.6%
College graduates44.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Broad Street Regeneration Initiative
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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