Short Hills, NJ
Living in Short Hills
Bikeability
91
Walkability
85
Commute
1
Public Transit
92
Affordability
1
Public Safety
81
Airports
95
Hospitals
23
Colleges
73
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
13k
Population
+219 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
88%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
91%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian27%
Black1%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate4%
Some College6%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree54%
Households
Family household91%
Householder living alone8%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$250k+
Median Household Income
+$38k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
51 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K4%
$50K to $74K3%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more66%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector80%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts79%
Sales and office15%
Service3%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van50%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation35%
Walked1%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$1.4M
Median Home Value
+$387k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$2.6k
Median Monthly Rent
+$736 (2010–19)
88%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M35%
$1.5M to $1.99M22%
$2M or more22%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas92%
Crime
Violent Crime in Short Hills
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Essex County60
Property Crime in Short Hills
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Essex County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Short Hills
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding69
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Short Hills, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Short Hills, NJ
The Montessori Childrens Academy
0 miles, N
The Pingry Lower School
0 miles, NW
The Winston School
1 miles, S
Far Brook School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Short Hills, NJ
Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
4 miles, SE
Seton Hall University
4 miles, E
Drew University
5 miles, W
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
6 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Short Hills, NJ
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Overlook Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Summit Oaks Hospital
2 miles, SW
East Orange General Hospital
6 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Short Hills, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
9 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
24 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
30 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
40 miles, NE