Short Hills, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
14,398 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
91.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
90.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
49 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,621,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,035 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
6
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (36%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 30
Feb 3 9 33
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 5 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Far Brook School
<1 miles, E
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Colleges

Seton Hall University
4 miles, E · 3.7star
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Hospitals

Saint Barnabas Medical Center
2 miles, NE · 3.2star
Overlook Medical Center
2 miles, SW · 4.1star
East Orange General Hospital
6 miles, E · 1.4star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
24 miles, E · 4.6star
Westchester County Airport
40 miles, E · 1.4star
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