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Welcome to Short Hills

Millburn and Short Hills have grown into commuter havens for NYC transplants. So desirable, these towns have been almost recession-proof, unaffected by downward trends in housing prices. My childhood hometown is a great place to live for so many reasons.

Clients often ask, what’s the difference between Millburn and Short Hills? Short Hills is an unincorporated community located within Millburn Township. They share a school district and all local resources.

Commuting

With easy access via rail, highway, bus, and ferry, it’s understandable why these communities are popular choices for young professionals who work in New York.

Public Transportation:

Two railroad stations, Short Hills and Millburn, serve the area. A 35 to 40-minute direct train to New York’s Penn Station on the Midtown Direct Train line. Transfers are available at Hoboken. Riders can take the PATH train into Manhattan or the scenic route on the Hoboken Ferry. Commuter train parking lots for residents of Millburn/Short Hills, with parking on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits cost $360/year.

Driving:

Easy access to routes 24, 280, I-78, New Jersey Turnpike, and the Garden State Parkway. Newark Liberty Airport is 20 minutes away!

Schools

In one word, “excellence”. My clients almost always cite Millburn Township’s school district as one of the best reasons to live here.
Millburn High School is consistently ranked #1 in New Jersey and one of the top high schools in the country.
Millburn High School is a Blue Ribbon School (the highest award given by the US Department of Education).
Its five elementary schools are top-ranked, and its middle school has been named a Benchmark School of Excellence.

Recreation

With Millburn and Short Hills’ lush open spaces, it’s easy to forget the chaotic streets of New York City are only 15 miles away.
The South Mountain Reservation has over 2000 acres to hike, relax, or take in a scenic vista.
Greenwood Gardens, a 28-acre public garden, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum, a woodland garden and bird sanctuary.
Taylor Park and Gero Park offer playgrounds, ponds, rose gardens, ball fields, tennis courts, and a recently renovated municipal community swimming pool.
Home to its par 27 nine-hole golf course, the Millburn Municipal Golf Course (and nearby to the Baltusrol Golf Club).
The Paper Mill Playhouse, one of the most highly acclaimed non-profit regional theaters in the country, serves as a feeder theater for Broadway and attracts stars like Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, and Kristin Chenoweth.
The Millburn Cinema 4, an old-school small-town movie theater shows the latest movie releases.

Overview for Short Hills, NJ

14,285 people live in Short Hills, where the median age is 41.5 and the average individual income is $137,194. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,285

Total Population

41.5 years

Median Age

High

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

$137,194

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Short Hills, NJ

Population Households Employment

Short Hills has 4,464 households, with an average household size of 3.2. 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. 14,285 people call Short Hills home. The population density is 1,787.52 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,285

Total Population

High

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

41.5

Median Age

49.49 / 50.51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
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4,464

Total Households

3.2

Average Household Size

$137,194

Average individual Income

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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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