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Short Hills

New Jersey · 14,422 residents · 5.257 sq mi
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Short Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,388,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 193% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

14,422
+7%since 2019
from 13,428 in 2019
2010 – 2024
2,743 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 2,554 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
41.0
Unchangedsince 2019
from 41.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
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202415K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $250,001 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$128,558
+3%since 2019
from $125,189 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
89.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 87.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services32.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration26.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,388,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,386,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$2,935
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,798 in 2019
US average: $1,124
87.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.5% in 2019
13.0% rent
5.6
Unchangedsince 2019
from 5.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(8,648)
Black0.9%(115)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(438)
Asian26.9%(3,617)
Other4.5%(610)
Diversity Score63.7%(8,551)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(8,138)
Black1.4%(196)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(457)
Asian34.4%(4,960)
Other5%(722)
Diversity Score70.3%(10,144)
70
+10%since 2019
from 64 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

89.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 97.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
53.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

46.1 min
−2%since 2019
from 47.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
42.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
65.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
77.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
51.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
27.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 24.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Short Hills, New Jersey?

Short Hills, New Jersey has about 14,422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Short Hills, New Jersey earns about $250,001 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 $1,388,700, and the typical rent is about $2,935 a month.

How educated are people in Short Hills, New Jersey?

About 89.4% 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 3.9% of people in Short Hills, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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