Time magazine's 2014 "Richest Town in America" — luxury CDP within Millburn Township with the Mall at Short Hills, DFG J Millers HS, and Midtown Direct. Median sale ~$3.5M.
One of America's most prestigious addresses. The estate heart of Millburn Township — Midtown Direct rail, top-ranked schools, and grand homes on wooded lots.
Short Hills is the renowned residential section of Millburn Township — a leafy enclave of roughly 14,422 residents (2020) in western Essex County, long ranked among the wealthiest communities in America. Known for its estate homes, immaculate landscaping, and one of the nation's most prestigious zip codes, it sits at the very top of the New York commuter belt.
The median sale runs near $3.5M, with grand homes on generous, wooded lots. Short Hills shares Millburn Township's government and its nationally top-ranked school district (Millburn High School, the Millers), and its own NJ Transit Midtown Direct station puts NY Penn roughly 35 minutes away. Home to the upscale Mall at Short Hills and the Hilton Short Hills, it offers prestige, privacy, and a premier commute in one address.
Short Hills sits at the pinnacle of New Jersey's suburbs — nationally top-ranked schools, estate-scale homes on wooded lots, a Midtown Direct station, and premier shopping. For buyers seeking the best the commuter belt offers, it's the benchmark address.
As part of Millburn Township, Short Hills is served by one of the best-rated school districts in New Jersey and the nation — the central driver of its enduring demand.
Grand homes on generous, wooded lots define Short Hills — from historic Hartshorn estates to new construction, the standard of luxury here is among the highest in the region.
The Short Hills station offers a one-seat Midtown Direct ride to NY Penn, and the upscale Mall at Short Hills brings premier shopping right to the neighborhood.
A luxury market top to bottom, from estate properties to its more attainable family homes.
Grand estates and new construction in Old Short Hills and the premier sections, on the largest, most private lots.
Comparable to: top-tier Alpine, Saddle River.
Classic colonials and Tudors across the established Short Hills sections — the broad heart of the market.
Comparable to: upper Montclair, Essex Fells.
Smaller and older homes in the more accessible sections — the entry point into the Short Hills address and its schools.
Comparable to: Downtown Millburn upper, Glen Ridge.
Short Hills runs across a series of distinct, well-defined luxury sections:
The original estate section laid out by Stewart Hartshorn — grand historic homes on large, wooded lots, the most prestigious and expensive addresses in the community.
Premier family sections near the country club — large, elegant homes in some of the most sought-after family neighborhoods in Short Hills.
Established luxury family neighborhoods — classic colonials and Tudors on leafy streets, popular with families for their setting and schools.
The more accessible Short Hills sections — family homes that offer an entry into the community's schools and address at its lower price points.
The commercial-luxury district around the Mall at Short Hills and JFK Parkway — premier retail and the Hilton Short Hills, with the station close at hand.
"Short Hills is the renowned residential heart of Millburn Township — a leafy enclave of about 14,422 long ranked among the wealthiest communities in America. With a median near $3.5M, nationally top-ranked schools, a Midtown Direct station, and the Mall at Short Hills, it sits at the pinnacle of the New York commuter belt. From historic Hartshorn estates to its more accessible family sections, the Short Hills address remains a benchmark of prestige and a premier ~35-minute commute to NY Penn."
Short Hills anchors the top of the Essex market, alongside the walkable Downtown Millburn half of its township, Essex Fells, Livingston, and Montclair.
Town | Median Sale | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Short Hills ★ | $3,500,000 | 14,422 | ~5.0 mi² |
$1,450,000 | ~7,300 | ~4.5 mi² | |
$1,400,000 | 2,244 | 1.4 mi² | |
$1,100,000 | 40,921 | 6.3 mi² | |
$925,000 | 31,330 | 13.7 mi² |
★ Subject community. Sources: Essex County government; U.S. Census. Short Hills is the renowned residential section (CDP) of Millburn Township, population approximately 14,422 (2020 census); it shares Millburn Township's government and the nationally top-ranked Millburn school district (Millburn High School, the Millers), with its own NJ Transit Midtown Direct station; home to the Mall at Short Hills and the Hilton Short Hills; median sale price approximately $3,500,000. Short Hills and Downtown Millburn are the two submarkets of Millburn Township, with approximate areas summing to the township's roughly 9.5 sq mi. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
A Benchmark Address. Short Hills carries a national reputation — its zip code is shorthand for success, and that prestige is a genuine part of what buyers are acquiring here.
Schools That Anchor Everything. As part of Millburn Township, Short Hills is served by one of the top-ranked districts in the state — the gravitational center of the market and the reason many families compete to be here.
Estates and Privacy. The wooded lots, mature landscaping, and estate architecture give Short Hills a sense of seclusion and grandeur rare so close to New York.
Premier Shopping at Home. The Mall at Short Hills is one of the most upscale shopping destinations in the region — luxury retail within the neighborhood itself.
Commute + Township. Part of Millburn Township, Short Hills has its own Midtown Direct station for a one-seat ride to NY Penn — pairing estate living with one of the best commutes in the state.
Near $3.5M. Estates run $4M-$8M+, the core market $2.5M-$4M, and more accessible family homes $1.5M-$2.5M.
Short Hills is the renowned residential section of Millburn Township — it shares the township's government and the top-ranked Millburn school district, with its own zip code and train station.
Excellent — the Short Hills station offers a one-seat Midtown Direct ride to NY Penn in roughly 35 minutes.
Short Hills is part of the Millburn school district (Millburn High School, the Millers), consistently ranked among the best in New Jersey and the nation.
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