Short Hills SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Short Hills summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Short Hills. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Short Hills is 263 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Short Hills is 2.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Short Hills is $2,309,383.
The median income in Short Hills is $250,001.
Short Hills's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Short Hills Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Short Hills | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 619 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Short Hills, NJ Weather
The average high in Short Hills is 62.6° and the average low is 43.7°.
There are 76.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.1 inches of precipitation each year with 25.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Short Hills |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Short Hills Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Short Hills
The current population in Short Hills is 14,923. The population has increased 13.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,923 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 14,398 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 14,448 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 14,500 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 13,700 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 13,428 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 13,134 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 13,092 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 12,771 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 12,831 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 12,729 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 12,894 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 12,963 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 13,132 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 13,209 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Short Hills
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Short Hills is:
50.2% White with 7,484 White residents.
1.4% African American with 210 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
40.3% Asian with 6,016 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 94 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 470 Two Or More residents.
4.3% Hispanic with 649 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Short Hills | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.2% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 40.3% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Short Hills
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Short Hills is 50.5% female with 7,535 female residents.
Short Hills is 49.5% male with 7,388 male residents.
| Gender | Short Hills | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Short Hills for adults over 25
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-1.0% of adults in Short Hills completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Short Hills completed 9-12th grade.
2.0% of adults in Short Hills completed high school / ged.
1.0% of adults in Short Hills completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Short Hills completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Short Hills completed bachelor's degree.
35.0% of adults in Short Hills completed master's degree.
19.0% of adults in Short Hills completed professional degree.
9.0% of adults in Short Hills completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Short Hills | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 2.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 1.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 35.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 19.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Short Hills, New Jersey
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1.8% of households in Short Hills earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Short Hills earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.9% of households in Short Hills earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.7% of households in Short Hills earn $25,000 to $34,999.
0.5% of households in Short Hills earn $35,000 to $49,999.
4.2% of households in Short Hills earn $50,000 to $74,999.
1.6% of households in Short Hills earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.0% of households in Short Hills earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Short Hills earn $150,000 to $199,999.
78.4% of households in Short Hills earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Short Hills | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.9% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.7% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 0.5% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.2% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 78.4% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
