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Short Hills Area Facts

  • Short Hills has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Short Hills crime rates are 62% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Short Hills is 115% higher than the New Jersey average
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Moving To Short Hills, NJ Was The Best Choice Ever! User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) We love living in Short Hills, New Jersey, and you will too! The homes are beautiful here, and the community is very family friendly. Our contemporary home sits on a wooded lot with a swimming pool. I have great neighbors and I have made wonderful friends. Short Hills boasts very ...Read More highly rated schools. My children love it here. We all love spending time at Greenwood Gardens. Employment opportunities are excellent here, both for full-time and part-time employees.

The community of Short Hills is residential, with some shopping and restaurants. The Mall at Short Hills every store imaginable, including Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue! There are plenty of other stores, dining establishments, and family fun facilities. We always find plenty to do at night! The location is close to everything. I enjoy an evening at the Paper Mill Playhouse, with Broadway style shows and events. We are a 40 minute car ride to Manhattan, and only one hour from the majestic Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay at the New Jersey shore. We are so happy here! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Short Hills? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fox Hill Reserve
      White Oak Ridge Park
      Short Hills Park
      Washington School Playground
      Taylor Park
      Charles Cohn Memorial Park
      Denham Park
      Briant Park

      Entertainment

      Paper Mill Playhouse
      Bow Tie Cinemas
      Summit Historical Society
      Visual Arts Center
      Summit Playhouse
      Burgdorf Center for the Performing Arts
      Maplewood Theaters
      Chatham Play House

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Panera Bread
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Häagen-Dazs
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Baskin-Robbins
      Mochimoly
      The Wine Library

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Short Hills? Of all people who commute, 31.5% take public transportation in Short Hills.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      34% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      32%

      26% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Short Hills a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors