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Millburn

Millburn

Located in Essex County

$2,356,341 Average Value
$813 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

Affluent train town with two identities, plus arts and shopping

Millburn consistently ranks as having one of the top public-school districts in the state, making this NYC bedroom community an attractive option for many families.

Millburn is a township with two identities. On the one hand, Millburn is a quaint, walkable section with a thriving downtown and smaller homes. Its other half is Short Hills, an unincorporated community within the less dense northern part, home to the eponymous upscale mall and multimillion-dollar properties. Both towns share a school district and community amenities.

Donna Shaw is an experienced Weichert agent from Short Hills. “I’ve lived here for 26 years and my children went through the school system. [The area] has the convenience to NYC, and I love that it’s a caring community where everyone looks to help everybody.” There are also two direct trains to the city and Paper Mill Playhouse, a nationally recognized regional theater company.

Greetings to Millburn Painted Wall Art Mural
Greetings to Millburn Painted Wall Art Mural
An aerial view of the neighborhood of Millburn, located in Northern New Jersey.
An aerial view of the neighborhood of Millburn, located in Northern New Jersey.
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From compact lots to multimillion-dollar mansions

Short Hills and Millburn are distinct in additional ways, from maintaining separate zip codes and post offices to the types of housing available. The Short Hills section offers bigger homes with more privacy, characterized by hilly, windy roads and tree thickets. New construction is more common, although colonials are the most popular in both towns. Property taxes are higher here than in Millburn due to larger properties on more land.

Millburn is denser with smaller homes on smaller lots. “If someone walks walkability, they want Millburn,” Shaw notes. In fact, many parts are within walking distance of Main Street, Millburn train station and Millburn Public Library, with more sidewalks as well.

The median price for both towns is $1.7 million, however single-family starter homes in Millburn start around $700,000 and go up to about $1.4 million. By comparison, single-family homes start closer to $1 million in Short Hills and can reach $5 million for a custom home on more than an acre.

Many streets in Millburn, NJ, feature a variety of home types, often changing from lot to lot.
Many streets in Millburn, NJ, feature a variety of home types, often changing from lot to lot.
The most popular home type in Millburn, NJ is the Colonial style as show here
The most popular home type in Millburn, NJ is the Colonial style as show here
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District ranks among the best in NJ

Niche ranks the entire district an A plus and places it third in the state. There are about 4,800 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. There are six elementary schools serving Millburn and Short Hills. Students from both towns feed into Washington School for fifth grade, then Millburn Middle School and Millburn High School. The latter has a reputation for its academic rigor and Great Schools gives it a nine out of 10 for test scores and college readiness. The high school also offers Chinese as part of its world language program, plus a robotics team and fencing club. The schools also reflect greater diversity than neighboring towns, with about 40 percent identifying as Asian.

A percentage of the district attends private schools. Options include the Pingry School in Short Hills and Basking Ridge for grades kindergarten through 12, Newark Academy in Livingston for grades six through 12, Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy in Livingston for pre-kindergarten through eighth and Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, a Catholic school for boys in grades seven through 12.

Millburn Middle School Front Entrance
Millburn Middle School Front Entrance
Entrance to Millburn Sr High School
Entrance to Millburn Sr High School
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Community pool, golf course and Olmstead-designed park

Taylor Park is in downtown Millburn, a Frederick Law Olmstead-designed green space with walking trails, pond and a playground. It also holds summer concerts. Gero Park is in Short Hills, where residents enjoy the Millburn Township Community Pool and Par 3 golf course. South Mountain Reservation covers part of Millburn, a 2,000-acre park that includes the conservation-focused Turtle Back Zoo, a swan paddleboat pond and Regatta Playground, which overlooks the pond and is anchored by a replica pirate ship.

Gero Park in Millburn has a basketball court, sports fields, a pool, playground and golf course.
Gero Park in Millburn has a basketball court, sports fields, a pool, playground and golf course.
Taylor Park Rainbow Colorful Children Figures at Play
Taylor Park Rainbow Colorful Children Figures at Play
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Thriving Main Street plus additional business districts

There are five business districts around Short Hills and Millburn. Downtown Millburn is at the core and includes the lively Main Street and surrounding streets. Millburn Deli is perhaps the best-known business, a neighborhood fixture dating back to 1946 that’s become a destination for its specialty deli sandwiches. Liv Breads Bakery is a busy spot for fresh artisan bread and baked goods. Trader Joe’s is in town for groceries and nearby Morris Turnpike offers additional retail shopping. Of note, the Mall at Short Hills is a North Jersey destination, offering 140 upscale shops. An Eataly location will be opening there in the near future.

Goldberg's Famous Deli of Millburn
Goldberg's Famous Deli of Millburn
The impossible choices at locally heralded Liv Breads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar in Millburn.
The impossible choices at locally heralded Liv Breads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar in Millburn.
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Two NYC train stations

Millburn is 19 miles from Midtown and includes a train station in the heart of town. It's literally a short walk from Main Street, South Mountain Reservation and Millburn Public Library. Midtown direct trains to NYC take about 45 minutes. Short Hills also has its own train station with direct trains.

Millburn Train Station Platform and NJ Transit Train
Millburn Train Station Platform and NJ Transit Train
The Short Hills train station has plentiful parking, but there's a dedicated passenger drop-off area for your convenience
The Short Hills train station has plentiful parking, but there's a dedicated passenger drop-off area for your convenience
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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
960
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,880
Significantly above the national average
1,932
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,460
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
777
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 30
    Open Sat 2PM - 4PM

    6 Cambridge Dr, Millburn, NJ 07078

    $3,850,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 8 Baths
    • 6,982 Sq Ft
    • 6 Cambridge Dr
    • New 5 days ago

    Ideally located on south facing lot with perfect Feng Shui so gets great natural light, this newly completed home is your dream come true, walking distance to highly rated Hartshorn Elementary School (just 0.3 miles!). Spanning nearly 7,000 sq ft across three levels, every room was crafted with thoughtful intention & striking detail. The grand entry opens to 10' ceilings and oversized windows

    ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA WEICHERT REALTORS

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  • Sunday, May 31
    Open Sun 2PM - 4PM

    9 Bishops Ln, Short Hills, NJ 07078

    $3,725,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 7 Baths
    • 9 Bishops Ln
    • New 21 days ago

    Simply magnificent! Grand Colonial custom built in 2007 features almost 10,000 sq ft of luxury living space including a massive 2-story entrance hall & 2-story great room w/ gas FP totally open to the gourmet eat-in kitchen w/ 6 burner Wolf gas cooktop, Wolf wall ovens & 2 Subzero refrigerators. There is a sunroom w/ 3 exposures & French door to terrace, stunning formal dining room & home office

    PUJA YAGNIK WEICHERT REALTORS

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Millburn Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
12
Median Rent
$3,100
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,500
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$6,000
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,600
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,600
Median Condo Rent
$3,500
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,500

Demographics

Total Population
7,301
Median Age
42
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$191,470
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$195,789

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.1%
College Graduates
81.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
47.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walkability®

40 / 100

Fairly friendly

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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