New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Short Hills, NJ
About Short Hills
Short Hills is a leafy unincorporated community within Millburn Township in Essex County, known for its grand historic homes, winding residential streets and the Mall at Short Hills. Housing ranges from stately older colonials and Tudor-style homes in the South Mountain and Wyoming historic districts to luxury new construction. It draws Manhattan commuters with its direct Midtown rail service and consistently Millburn Township schools.
Home prices in Short Hills
The median listing price in Short Hills is $3,711,944.
Top places in Short Hills
- The Mall at Short Hills — one of New Jersey's premier luxury shopping destinations (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary — woodlands with a waterfall garden (shown in the Commons photo below), trails, and educational programs.
- Taylor Park — township park with sports fields and playgrounds.
- Greenwood Gardens — 28-acre historic public garden estate at 274 Old Short Hills Rd, with terraced gardens and Arts-and-Crafts follies (per greenwoodgardens.org and Wikipedia).
- Paper Mill Playhouse (Millburn) — Tony Award-winning regional theater minutes away.
- South Mountain Reservation — Essex County's 2,000-acre+ reservation with trails, waterfalls, and a dog park, adjacent to the south.
- Old Short Hills Park and Gero Park — local parks with ballfields, basketball, and walking paths (per homes.com local listings).
- Downtown Short Hills — the walkable village core around Short Hills Avenue and Chatham Road with restaurants and shops (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Short Hills
- NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; Short Hills station in-town, with MidTOWN DIRECT service to NY Penn Station (per NJ Transit Morris & Essex schedule, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical weekday trip from Short Hills to NY Penn Station: approximately 43–48 minutes (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026). Some Midtown Direct runs are longer depending on stopping pattern.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–40 minutes without traffic (Rome2Rio lists ~22 miles / ~35–37 min; longer with traffic).
- Boxcar operates a commuter bus from Short Hills to Midtown (per Rome2Rio).
Schools in Short Hills
Public schools: Millburn Township Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Short Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Short Hills, NJ?
The median listing price in Short Hills is $3,711,944. Qualified - How is the commute from Short Hills, NJ?
NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; Short Hills station in-town, with MidTOWN DIRECT service to NY Penn Station (per NJ Transit Morris & Essex schedule, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Short Hills, NJ?
Short Hills is served by Millburn Township Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.