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Short Hills, NJ Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
14 K People
Population growth
0.9%
Age distribution
Under 5: 4.5%
5-17: 27.4%
18-64: 56.8%
65+: 11.7% percent
5-17: 27.4%
18-64: 56.8%
65+: 11.7% percent
Household size
3.20 People
Household composition
Families: 85%
Non-families: 15% percent
Non-families: 15% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 99%
Bachelor's or higher: 92.6% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 92.6% percent
Median household income
250,000 USD
Employment rate
66.6 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Finance, professional services, retail
Cost of living index
150 index (US=100)
Retail sales per capita
15,000 USD/year
Disposable income
120,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 15%, Dining: 10%, Electronics: 8% of disposable income percent
Existing retail mix
Luxury fashion, department stores, upscale dining
Number of competitors
4 major regional malls
Market saturation
High
Presence of anchor tenants
Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Rent costs
45 USD/sqm/month
Property values
4,500 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use commercial and residential zones
Business permits
Standard NJ process, 30-60 days days
Availability of retail space
Limited
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-78 and Route 24
Public transportation access
NJ Transit train station 1 mile away
Parking availability
5,000 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High in mall area
Vehicle traffic
Moderate on local roads
Public transport accessibility
Good, train every 30 minutes
Commute times
42.6 minutes
Work patterns
Commute to NYC offices, increasing remote work
Shopping preferences
Luxury in-store experiences
Brand affinity
Strong for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel
Consumer loyalty
High to premium retailers
Entertainment and leisure trends
Shopping malls, golf, fine dining
Crime statistics
50 crimes per 1,000 residents
Shoplifting rates
0.5 percent of retail sales
Public safety measures
Mall security, CCTV, local police patrols
Tourist spending
500 USD per visitor
Tourist footfall
5,000,000 annual visitors
Major local events
Holiday sales events, fashion weeks
Seasonal attractions
Holiday shopping, fall foliage tours
E-commerce penetration
40 %
Click-and-collect adoption
25 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
130,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
9 SQM
Projected growth in retail space
1.5 %
Retail leakage rate
15 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Mall renovations and expansions
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Whole Foods: 35%, Kings Supermarket: 30%, Acme: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
High discretionary spending on luxury
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing, 600 USD/month per household USD/month
Luxury retail performance
Strong, 5% annual growth percent
Top mall shopping preferences
The Mall at Short Hills
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
25 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Brand exclusivity, dining experiences
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Luxury fashion: 50%, Value fashion: 10%, Electronics: 15%, Dining: 10% percent
Number of existing malls
1 major
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
10,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Experiential retail, sustainable brands
Trade area population
200,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Enclosed upscale with luxury anchors
Public transport access
Train station 1 mile, bus connections
Walkability score
60 out of 100
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent highway access
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential and office parks, planned expansions
Retail Destinations in Short Hills, NJ
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Short Hills, NJ at a Glance
- Total Properties2
- CountryUnited States
