At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$160,003 per capita
Home Value
$1,621,200
Zillow: $2,265,210
Median Rent
$3,259/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
12/100K
965/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
90.0%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
16.9%
5.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Short Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Short Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Short Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Short Hills residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $160,003. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Short Hills is $1,621,200 , 475% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,265,210. Median rent is $3,259/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Short Hills reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 965/100K.
Education
90.0% of adults in Short Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(167% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Short Hills has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population14,398
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,737/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$160,003
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
B
Home Value$1,621,200
Rent$3,259
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$2,265,210
Housing Units4,575
Rent Burden20.7%
Crime
D
Violent12/100K
Property965/100K
Health
Obesity16.9%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking5.2%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation386 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+90.0%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+59.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute45 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Short Hills was built in 1956.
24.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
36.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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