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Diamond Hill

Diamond Hill

Neighborhood in Cumberland, Rhode Island

Providence County 02864

$700,657 Average Value
$246 Average Price per Sq Ft
An aerial view of Grant Mills-Diamond Hill reveals its stunning fall foliage.
An aerial view of Grant Mills-Diamond Hill reveals its stunning fall foliage.

A clear view of New England

Named partly for the shine produced by mica in nearby rock, Grant Mills-Diamond Hill is a rustic New England neighborhood. This country community in Cumberland has farms, leafy suburban streetscapes and seasonal institutions like ice cream shops and haunted houses. Neighbors can get lost in nature, relax at home underneath big, shady trees and play outside at a vast local park where they can see Boston on a clear day.

A group of two-story homes line a secluded street in Grant Mills-Diamond Hill.
A group of two-story homes line a secluded street in Grant Mills-Diamond Hill.

The Ocean State's suburban streetscape

Most houses in Grant Mills-Diamond Hill sit on suburban streets with tall trees and well-kept lawns. Colonials, craftsman-style homes, Cape Cods and ranch-style houses sit right next to each other on tightly packed streets, some of which end in cul-de-sacs. The average home costs about $560,000. Prices range from $344,000 to $1.4 million.

North Cumberland Middle School is a prominent educational institution.
North Cumberland Middle School is a prominent educational institution.

Making the grade in Cumberland

Kids in Grant Mills-Diamond Hill can attend school through the Cumberland School Department, which has six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Within the neighborhood are John J. McLaughlin Cumberland Hill School, rated B-plus by Niche, and North Cumberland Middle School, which has an A rating. The local high school is Cumberland High School, the alma mater of current Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee. Cumberland High School has a B-plus rating from Niche.

Between Providence and Boston

Getting around from Grant Mills-Diamond Hill is easy. State Routes 114, 120 and 122 pass through the neighborhood. The area is also minutes from Route 146, the Worcester-Providence Turnpike. Providence is about 18 miles south, and Boston is 44 miles away to the north.

Stop by The Ice Cream Machine, voted Rhode Island Monthly's Best of Rhode Island.
Stop by The Ice Cream Machine, voted Rhode Island Monthly's Best of Rhode Island.

Dining in Diamond Hill

The community indulges in frozen desserts at the Ice Cream Machine Co., which has hard ice cream, birthday cakes and sundaes. American food with a European twist is available at Modern Bistro, which serves breakfast and lunch seven days per week. Under the Willow Bakery bakes sweet desserts and savory treats like spinach pies daily. Neighbors can pick up groceries for the week at Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, a local chain known for its prepared foods and fresh produce. All the essentials of daily life are available at Lincoln Commons, which is 10 miles from the neighborhood. Neighbors can shop for home décor at HomeGoods and household goods at Target before stopping at CW Theaters to catch the latest movie release.

The entrance to a heavily wooded trail at Diamond Hill Park.
The entrance to a heavily wooded trail at Diamond Hill Park.

Climbing the Big Hill

A centerpiece of the neighborhood is Diamond Hill Town Park, a hilly, wide-open green space on a former mine and ski mountain. Locals bring their dogs here for walks on hiking trails, which span 3.8 miles along steep former ski slopes. When people reach the 350-foot peak of the so-called “Big Hill,” they can see the Boston skyline if the skies are clear. Underneath the slopes is the Diamond Hill Reservoir, which provides drinking water to surrounding towns. Ambitious hikers come to Diamond Hill Town Park to pick up the Warner Trail, which runs 30 miles north to Canton, Massachusetts.

In Grant Mills-Diamond Hill, Adam's Farm boasts a deep agricultural heritage.
In Grant Mills-Diamond Hill, Adam's Farm boasts a deep agricultural heritage.

View the foliage at Adam's Farm

Fall is an eventful time in Grant Mills-Diamond Hill. When the leaves change, people come to the town park to get scared at 13th World, an outdoor haunted house that opens every night after the sun sets. A pasture in the northeast corner of the neighborhood called Adam's Farm is a popular place for pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides and eating cider doughnuts.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

37 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Diamond Hill US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$487,500
Median Single Family Price
$575,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$475,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$484,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
751
Median Year Built
1986
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,385
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,657
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,205
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
38,768

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,279
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$148,190
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$174,150

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
53.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.6%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
10''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

1 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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