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Short Hills

New Jersey · 13,165 residents · 5.257 sq mi
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Short Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $211,989. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. Households here earn about 204% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,165
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 13,132 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,504 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2,498 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+2%vs 2011
vs 40.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$211,989
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $229,222 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$100,875
−6%vs 2011
vs $106,918 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
88.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.494 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services22.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration20.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,000,001 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,993
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,942 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−29.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.2% in 2011
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+8%vs 2011
vs 4.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(10,702)
Black0.9%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(402)
Asian11.6%(1,518)
Other3%(394)
Diversity Score40.1%(5,262)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(10,449)
Black0.9%(121)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(316)
Asian15.4%(2,033)
Other3.1%(404)
Diversity Score45%(5,925)
Diversity Score
45
+12%vs 2011
vs 40 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 98.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
48.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 38.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
25.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
71.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
Female
53.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
Foreign born
16.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Short Hills, New Jersey?

Short Hills, New Jersey has about 13,165 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Short Hills, New Jersey?

The typical household in Short Hills, New Jersey earns about $211,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Short Hills, New Jersey expensive?

In Short Hills, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,993 a month.

How educated are people in Short Hills, New Jersey?

About 83.6% of adults age 25 and over in Short Hills, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Short Hills, New Jersey?

About 0.7% of people in Short Hills, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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