How long is the commute from Short Hills, NJ?
Workers who live in Short Hills, NJ take an average of 42.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.8% of workers drive alone to work.
21.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
40.4% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 42.6 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 21.0%
- Work from home
- 40.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Short Hills get to work
| Means of transportation | Short Hills | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 33.8% (±3.6 points) | 52.7% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±1.1 points) | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 21.0% (±4.2 points) | 15.8% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 40.4% (±4.7 points) | 16.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Short Hills, the average commute is higher than in Essex County (33.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Short Hills, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Essex County (15.8%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Short Hills ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 14 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Short Hills
| Vehicles available | Short Hills | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | 21.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% (±3.7 points) | 40.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.4% (±4.9 points) | 28.0% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.1% (±4.2 points) | 10.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Short Hills, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Essex County (21.0%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Short Hills
| Short Hills | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 40.4% (±4.7 points) | 16.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±1.0 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Short Hills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Essex County (90.4%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Short Hills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Hills | — | 42.6 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Springfield | 2.4 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Summit | 2.5 mi | 33.5 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Vauxhall | 2.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Springfield Township (Union County) | 2.9 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Maplewood Township | 3.0 mi | 38.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham Borough | 3.0 mi | 39.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Livingston Township | 3.2 mi | 37.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| South Orange Village | 3.5 mi | 38.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Springfield, NJ (22.5 minutes), Summit, NJ (33.5 minutes), Vauxhall, NJ (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short Hills | 42.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 2 | Upper Montclair | 42.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Silver Lake (Essex County) | 38.7 minutes (±11.0) |
| 4 | Brookdale | 35.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Watsessing | 33.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Ampere North | 30.9 minutes (±10.3) |
| 7 | Pleasantdale | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) |
Short Hills is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Millburn Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Short Hills
How long is the average commute in Short Hills?
Workers who live in Short Hills, NJ take an average of 42.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Short Hills without a car?
2.0% of households in Short Hills have no vehicle, and 21.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Short Hills?
40.4% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Short Hills worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Short Hills CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Short Hills CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Short Hills CDP, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Short Hills CDP, New Jersey (place:67320, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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