Short Hills, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
14,398
Population
2,737/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$160,003 per capita
$1,621,200
Home Value
$2,387,541 Zillow
$3,259
Median Rent
20.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$1,621,200 home value, $3,259/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
90.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Short Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 386 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7392°N, 74.3274°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 104 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 48 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in |
Short Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").