Short Hills
A community guide to Short Hills in New Jersey, the United States.
- Population
- 14,422 residents
- Region
- New Jersey
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 40.7479, -74.3254
Visiting
Short Hills welcomes visitors year-round. Points of interest in and around the community reflect the local character of this part of New Jersey, and the surrounding region offers further opportunities for exploration. Accommodation, dining, and visitor services in Short Hills are available at the scale appropriate for a community of its size, with additional options in nearby places across New Jersey. For travellers passing through the United States, Short Hills provides a snapshot of regional life worth a closer look.
Geography and location
Short Hills sits at approximate coordinates 40.7479 latitude and -74.3254 longitude within New Jersey. The terrain and natural features around Short Hills reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New Jersey road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Economy and services
The economy of Short Hills reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in New Jersey. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of New Jersey and the United States. Businesses based in Short Hills draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.