Rhode Island · Metropolitan Area
Cumberland Hill is a small city in Rhode Island with a population of 8,638. Residents earn $131,006 per year, which is 74% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cumberland Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Cumberland Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cumberland Hill is $131,006, which is significantly higher than the national average — 74% above $75,149. This places Cumberland Hill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Cumberland Hill is $362,700, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Cumberland Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 41.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 81.6% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.4% |
| 37% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $131,006 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,209 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,324 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,178 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 24,426 |
| County GDP | $46,727M |
| Restaurants | 1,793 |
| Healthcare | 1,850 |
| Retail | 1,923 |
| Manufacturing | 769 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,051 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.67% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $362,700 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $494,450 |
| Median List Price | $494,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $242 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.0% |
| Price Drops | 36.4% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $974 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,325 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,394 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,727 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,099 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,449 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,051 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.67% |
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,036/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,850 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.9 inches |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 320 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9750°N, 71.4600°W |
| County FIPS | 44007 |
Winner: Democrat by 14.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.8% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.33 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,716/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 39 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,850 |
| Restaurants | 1,793 |
| Retail Stores | 1,923 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |