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Short Hills, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
14,398
Population
2,737/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$160,003 per capita
$1,621,200
Home Value
$2,265,210 Zillow
$3,259
Median Rent
20.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
12
Violent Crime/100K
965 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$1,621,200 home value, $3,259/mo rent
D
Safety
1.5 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
90.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,621,200
475% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,259/mo
180% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
87.6%
34% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,575
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,621,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$2,265,210
Median Sale Price
$1,815,000
Median List Price
$2,445,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.6%
Owner-Occupied
12.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$3,259/mo
· Zillow rent:
$5,352/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
90 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
13.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$666
Active Inventory
22
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
33% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
87.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,621,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,265,210 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,815,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,445,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $666 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,259 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $5,352 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 90 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.6% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 22 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $666 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,575 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 20.7% |