Short Hills

An unincorporated community as well as a census-designated place located within Millburn Township.

Overview for Short Hills, NJ

14,500 people live in Short Hills, where the median age is 41.4 and the average individual income is $136,043. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,500

Total Population

41.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$136,043

Average individual Income

Welcome to Short Hills

Short Hills Homes For Sale

Town Information For Short Hills NJ 07078

Short Hills is an unincorporated community as well as a census-designated place located within Millburn Township. Just because it is not officially a city, does not mean it falls short when it comes to a place to live. Stewart Hartshorn, who invented the self-acting shade roller, purchased land that would become Short Hills, named after what the Lenape Native Americans described the area as. He wanted to create a community for people who shared common interests and appreciated nature, where they could live together in harmony, close to the city. Short Hills attracts many and is home to an affluent community of 13,165 that reside on 5.211 square miles. Time magazine named it “The Richest Town in America” in 2014, having seven out of ten households with an income of more than $150,000 a year.

Being a wealthier town, buyers can expect most homes for sale to be in the 1 million dollar and higher range including mostly single-family homes and few townhouses and condos.

Commuting

Short Hills is known as a popular commuter town being only a 30-minute drive away from New York City. From the Short Hills train station; a direct trip to Manhattan’s Penn Station is a short 45-minute away. If you’re interested in commuting by bus, you can take the bus from Millburn and arrive Port Authority in New York City in 30 minutes. Traveling outside of driving distance is easy living in Short Hills, with Newark International Airport only 15 minutes away.

School System

If you’re living in Short Hills with children attending school, they are districted to Millburn township schools, which in 2008 and 2010 were ranked number 1 by New Jersey Monthly magazine. Deerfield, Glenwood, Hartshorn, South Mountain, and Wyoming elementary schools all cater to students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Millburn Middle School teaches all 6th through 8th graders and Millburn High School teaches all 9th through 12th graders. If you would like to attend community college nearby, Union County College is only 5 miles away. Some great universities nearby are Seton Hall, Rutgers Newark, Farleigh Dickinson, Kean, NJIT, and Montclair State.

Things to Do

The biggest attraction in Short Hills is the Short Hills mall, the tenth largest mall in New Jersey with 160 stores. It is home to department stores such as Bloomingdales, high-end designers including Chanel, Burberry, and Polo Ralph Lauren, as well as restaurants like Paparazzi and Joe’s American Bar & Grill. For those who are interested in nature, Short Hills is home to the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary, where visitors can enjoy the woodlands garden and educational institution. The beautiful 28-acre Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills also embraces the beauty of nature by offering walks, workshops, and events.

For a suburb, Short Hills is pretty diverse, home to a variety of people of different cultures. It was even suitable enough for actress Anne Hathaway, fashion stylist Rachel Zoe, founder and owner of Arizona Beverage Company John Ferolito, and millionaire matchmaker Patti Singer, just to name a few.

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Around Short Hills, NJ

There's plenty to do around Short Hills, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

23

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

28

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Just One Bite, LLC, Wellness Studio M, and Integrated Martial Arts.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Just One Bite, LLC page on Yelp	Dining	1.78 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wellness Studio M page on Yelp Search 40 Watchung Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.18 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Integrated Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 355 Eisenhower Pkwy on Google Maps	Active	4.91 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Short Hills, NJ

Population Households Employment

Short Hills has 4,561 households, with an average household size of 3.18. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Short Hills do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 14,500 people call Short Hills home. The population density is 2,758.38 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,500

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.4

Median Age

49.4 / 50.6%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

4,561

Total Households

3.18

Average Household Size

$136,043

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Short Hills, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Short Hills. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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