Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
15%
Short Hills
Short Hills, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,664
Population
15,866
Renter Mix
12% Rent
Snap a shot of the picturesque suburbs in Short Hills
Suburban
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Wooded
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Shopping
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Great Schools
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Upscale
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Short Hills doesn’t come up short on much. This upscale, family-friendly suburbia boasts an abundance of towering trees, winding roads, beautiful homes, and a welcoming environment. From cozy to stately, the single-family homes in this city all have one thing in common—they’re picture-perfect!
You’ve never seen suburban charm quite like this. Though large homes are commonplace in Short Hills, there are also various upscale apartments available for rent. With excellent public and private schools in the area, Short Hills has a long list of positive features keeping it at the top of prospective residents’ lists.
Between community parks and golf courses, there is plenty of space to explore nature in the city. Though the neighborhood is mainly residential, an abundance of restaurants reside just south of town around Main Street. And if you’re looking for a great place to shop, look no further than the Mall at Short Hills, located in the northwest corner of town where you’ll find top retailers and quick eats!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$256,579
Average: $248,344
Education
9,104
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,221
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Short Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
55%
Other Education
45%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Short Hills, NJ is $2,690 for one bedroom, $5,001 for two bedrooms, and $4,052 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Short Hills has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,690/month
795 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Short Hills, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- Greenwood Gardens
- Turtle Back Zoo
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.