If you’re looking to make the move to New England, you’ll find the picture perfect location right here in Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island. Cumberland Hill is part of the town of Cumberland, which is among the fastest growing communities in the state. Many people find Cumberland’s location, economy, and bevy of opportunities such a sweet enticement that it is fast becoming one of the most desirable locations in New England!

Located in Providence County near the Massachusetts border, Cumberland Hills has an estimated population of 8,500 people, and Cumberland as a whole has a population of approximately 33,000 people. Cumberland is about 8 miles from Pawtucket and 12 miles from the City of Providence. The heart of Boston, Massachusetts is 40 miles northeast; Hartford, Connecticut is 50 miles west; and New York City is about 150 miles southwest.

Always an economically important community, Cumberland was born as a mining town due to the town’s rich mineral deposits. Today, mining activities have subsided and have given way to overwhelming manufacturing and retail-trade sectors. Industrial and commercial growth is continuing ensuring a prosperous future for Cumberland’s residents.

As for things to do, Cumberland, Cumberland Hill, and surrounding areas offers many attractions. An impressive attraction is Diamond Hill, an enormous projection of white quartz that is now a famous public park that offers hiking and biking trails.