Noted as the fifth richest community in the United States, Short Hills is a census-designated community well-known as the best of the upper-class enclaves in New Jersey, and for being a luxurious commuter community for New York City. Initially built out in the late 19th century as a place for people who had “congenial tastes” and appreciated nature, the area was an important site for two American Revolution battles, the Battle of Springfield and the Battle of Short Hills, but remained largely empty until Stewart Hartshorn developed it. It grew into a truly noble community throughout the 20th century, ultimately still maintaining the high class into the present. Short Hills is a great place to live and has many renowned public facilities, parks, and a quick commute to the Big Apple, all of which are good reasons why you should consider moving to Short Hills!
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Short Hills is in Millburn Township in Essex County, New Jersey a little less than an hour away from New York City proper. Short Hills is located within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area, and is bordered by similarly affluent communities, like Summit and Chatham. The distance from Short Hills, NJ to New York, NY is 30 miles.
The population of Short Hills is 14,422 distributed over 5.3 miles at a population density of about 2,600 people per square mile. The median age here is 40.8, and 27.3% of residents are foreign born, 73% of whom come from Asia. 89.4% of Short Hills’s population has a bachelor’s degree or higher certification, making it easily one of the best educated suburbs of New Jersey.
The demographics of Short Hills’s population are fairly diverse, with Whites making up 58% of the community’s population. The second largest demographic is Asians, making up 32% of Short Hills’s population. Short Hills’s male/female gender ratio is slightly weighted towards women, at 51%.
The many notable and famous celebrities from Short Hills include actress Anne Hathaway, professional wrestler Scott Levy, producer of Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger, and actor John C. McGinley.
Is Short Hills, NJ safe? You won’t have to worry about crime, because Short Hills is one of the safest communities in the entirety of New Jersey! Short Hills’s overall crime rate is 78% lower than national average, with 515 crimes annually per 100,000 people. The property crime rate is 77% lower than the national average, while the violent crime rate is 81% lower. The community of Short Hills is served by the Millburn Police Department.
While the cost of living around New Jersey isn’t as high as in the Big Apple itself, it’ll still weigh pretty heavily on your wallet – but if you’re deciding to move to one of the most expensive communities in the country, we’ll assume that’s not a problem for you! The cost of living index for Short Hills is 23.8% higher than the national average. The median home price in Short Hills is $1,930,000, well over double the average New York home price of $465,400. According to RentCafe, the average rent in Short Hills and nearby areas is $2,719 per month.
According to the Economic Policy Institute, a family of four will need a yearly income of $101,568 to live here.
If you want to make yourself a part of this community, you should check out the latest listings for homes for sale in Short Hills, NJ.
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Want to know what sort of daily expenses you’ll be paying in Short Hills? Check out these everyday expenses for Short Hills, provided by Numbeo.
Short Hills, owing to its small size, small population, and homogeneous community, is something akin to a neighborhood of Millburn Township, rather than a community that has its own neighborhoods. Learn all about Short Hills’ geography and real estate below:
Short Hills can be subdivided into three zones, which all share the affluent culture of Short Hills but may have slightly different feels and positions, meaning some may want to live in a certain part of Short Hills. The Hartshorn area is where the most expensive property of Short Hills, with two lovely lakes on the western side of the community included. The Glenwood Section has the quickest access to I-76, which will certainly be useful for those who are planning to work in New York!
According to the Koppen Climate Classification, Short Hills is a humid subtropical climate. Just like New York, you can expect lots of rain and a decent amount of snow too – pack that rain jacket and snow shovel! You can expect lows of 19 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months, and highs of 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months. Short Hills gets significantly more than the average amount of rainfall for the United States, with 51 inches per year. Short Hills experiences only slightly less than the national average in yearly snowfall, at 25 inches. The best times to visit Short Hills, in terms of comfort rating, are June and September.
Short Hills is more-or-less coastal, and the East Coast can have bitter storms, especially in the winter. However, generally speaking, Short Hills does not experience extreme weather events.
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Want to know about the best things to do in and around Short Hills, NJ? Don’t be fooled by its small size – Short Hills has plenty to do and see! Check out fantastic shopping in the community like the top-rated Mall at Short Hills for everything you’re going to need while living in Short Hills! You should also check out some of the best things to do in Short Hills, NJ below:
Just a short walk from the Old Short Hills Park, South Mountain Reservation is a beautiful nature preserve with many lovely hiking trails, perfect for a day out!
Cherry Ln, West Orange, NJ 07052, (973) 268-3500
A treasured attraction of Short Hills, the Greenwood Gardens is a 28-acre garden complex with terraces, woodlands, meadows, grottoes, fountains, Arts and Crafts exhibitions, and more. Spending the day here will feel like a fairy tale!
274 Old Short Hills Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078, (973) 258-4026
Containing both a lovely arboretum and a fascinating bird sanctuary, the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is named for the daughter of Short Hills’ developer, Stewart Hartshorn.
324 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078, (973) 376-3587
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Short Hills is served by the Millburn Township parks & recreation department. See all the events that are planned in Short Hills with the Millburn Township community calendar.
When you’re in Short Hills, you’ll have plenty of excellent restaurant options! All the classic of New Jersey cuisine are here. Check out some of the best places to eat in Short Hills, New Jersey below:
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Short Hills is served by the Millburn Township School District, which serves around 4,000 students, and has a number of elementary schools within Short Hills itself. Unsurprisingly for the affluence of the area, this school district has 100% of its schools rated “Above Average” by GreatSchools. Some notable schools in the area include Deerfield Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School, and Hartshorn Elementary School. There’s hardly any place in the country where your children will be better served in education!
Students and others in Short Hills are served by the nearby Millburn Public Library.
Most economic activity in Short Hills is largely in relation to its status as bedroom community for New York City, but there will still be jobs around for those willing to look hard! As to be expected of a truly high-class community, the median household income in Short Hills is over $250,000. The most popular positions of employment are Marketing Manager, Software Engineer, and Digital Marketing Coordinator. The most popular employers in Short Hills are Dun & Bradstreet Corp, KPMG, LLP, and Fiserv Inc.. Whether it’s at home or off in NYC, there’s plenty of jobs to find and plenty of wealth to be had!
See the latest openings for jobs in Short Hills here.
Explore Short Hills’s large variety of things to do, places to eat, and more with this map!
Living in Short Hills is going to be a great time, but arranging a move to get there is often the hardest part! Give Catlow Movers a call at 201-653-1808! Our Short Hills movers are ready to help.
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