Downtown Millburn
Source: ACS Data, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter, 2022
The population is slightly large and moderately sparse
Population Size
21,637
people
Land Area
9.3
square miles
Population Density
2,318
people per square mile
Millburn was given its name by 19th century Scottish-American residents for the several water-powered mills that were built along the "burn", which refers to a large stream in Scottish Gaelic, known as the Rahway River that cuts through the area. Short Hills derives its name from the indigenous inhabitants, the Lenape Native Americans, whose name for the area in their Munsee language translates to "short hills," reflecting the area's jagged topography.
South Mountain Reservation
Located 27 miles west of Midtown Manhattan
Standout Feature
The rolling green open spaces and surroundings, epitomized by the South Mountain Reservation, a 2,200-acre nature preserve, the southern portion of which lies in eastern Millburn, that contains a segment of the 36-mile long Lenape Trail, a recreational complex that includes an ice hockey arena and a children's zoo, and expansive woodlands dotted with trails, streams, and a picturesque reservoir.
Millburn-Short Hills, also known simply as Millburn, is a township located in northern New Jersey within Essex County that encompasses the unincorporated community and Census Designated Place of Short Hills. Millburn is co-terminus with the Millburn Township Public School District. Commuter rail access to New York City is provided from Short Hills Station and Millburn Station.
Millburn is a verdant and picturesque township whose hilly terrain gives it a unique feel relative to other surrounding towns. Known by many in the region for The Mall at Short Hills, a luxurious shopping center with high-end retailers that would feel at home New York City's Madison Avenue, residents of Millburn are more likely to prize the town’s highly-regarded public schools and convenient access to public transit.
