Millburn, NJ
Millburn Township's downtown core — the value entry point into one of New Jersey's premier school districts. Walkable Main Street, Tony-winning Paper Mill Playhouse, NJ Transit Midtown Direct in 35 minutes, and the 2,112-acre South Mountain Reservation at the back door.
Zillow ZHVI
$1.05M
+1.3% YoY (Zillow 2026)
Days on Market
37-48
Downtown faster than overall
Millburn HS
A+
#16 NJ · top 5% nationally
NYC Commute
~35 min
Midtown Direct from Millburn
Community Overview
Millburn is the western half of Millburn Township in Essex County (the eastern half is the luxury enclave of Short Hills, covered separately). The combined township has approximately 21,703 residents with a Census top-coded median household income of $250,001+ — among the highest in the United States. Millburn proper covers downtown, Wyoming, and the west side, with the train station and Paper Mill Playhouse as its civic anchors.
The defining structural assets: Millburn Township School District (Niche #10 in NJ for 2026; Millburn HS is Niche A+, #16 in NJ; all six elementaries rank top 13 in NJ); NJ Transit Midtown Direct rail to NY Penn Station in roughly 35 minutes; downtown walkability with Walk Score 85-90 along Millburn Avenue; and the 2,112-acre South Mountain Reservation literally at the borough's western edge.
Compared to Short Hills, Millburn proper is meaningfully more attainable: Zillow ZHVI of $1,054,346 (+1.3% YoY) sits at roughly half the Short Hills ZHVI of ~$1.89M, while sharing the identical school district. That makes Millburn the value entry point into the township for buyers who want the schools and the train but don't need the absolute top luxury tier or the Mall-at-Short-Hills-anchored lifestyle.
Education
Millburn Township School District is Niche #10 in NJ for 2026 (district math 82% / reading 85%). Millburn HS is Niche A+, #16 best public HS in NJ, #2 in Essex County, top 5% nationally. The middle school is Niche A+, #10 in NJ. All six district elementaries rank in the top 13 of NJ.
Millburn High School
Niche A+, #16 NJ. 1,393 students, 11:1 ratio, 80% math / 92% reading.
Millburn Middle School
Niche A+, #10 best middle school in NJ.
Top Elementaries
Hartshorn (#3 NJ), Deerfield (#4), Glenwood (#9) — all A+ Niche, top 13.
Other Elementaries
South Mountain, Wyoming, Washington — all A+, top 13 NJ.
Transportation & Commute
Millburn Station is on the NJ Transit Morris & Essex Line — Midtown Direct service to NY Penn Station in roughly 35 minutes peak, 40-45 minutes off-peak. The walkability score along Millburn Ave reaches 85-90, exceptionally high for suburban New Jersey. Off-peak driving to Manhattan via I-78 / Lincoln Tunnel takes 30-45 minutes.
Midtown Direct
~35 min
Drive (off-peak)
30-45 min
Distance
15 miles
Demographics & Community
Millburn Township (combining Millburn and Short Hills CDPs) has approximately 21,703 residents with a Census top-coded median household income of $250,001+ — among the highest in the United States. The community is 50.1% White, 34.2% Asian, and 6.9% Hispanic. Median age is 40, poverty rate 3.1%, and 86%+ of adults hold a bachelor's or higher degree.
Population (Township)
21,703
Median Income
$250K+
Median Age
40
Bachelor's+
86%+
Asian-American
34.2%
Walk Score (downtown)
85-90
Dining & Lifestyle
Downtown Millburn's Main Street and Millburn Avenue dining cluster combines fine Italian (La Pergola, Basilico — established since 1996), modern American supper-club concepts (MoonShine, Millburn Standard), Vietnamese (Saigon Cafe), Japanese (Sakura), and the Paper Mill Playhouse's F.M. Kirby Carriage House. Walk Score 85-90 along Millburn Ave puts the borough in rare territory for suburban NJ — one of the few towns where you can leave the car at home for daily errands.
La Pergola
Fine Northern Italian, garden dining
Basilico
Established Italian since 1996
MoonShine Modern Supper Club
Modern American supper club
Millburn Standard
New American downtown
Saigon Cafe
Vietnamese
Sakura
Japanese / sushi
EVOO & Lemon
Mediterranean
F.M. Kirby Carriage House
Paper Mill Playhouse on-site dining
2026 Market Insights
Millburn's 2026 market is best read as the value sibling of Short Hills. Both share the A+ Millburn Township School District, but the Zillow ZHVI gap is significant — Millburn's $1,054,346 (+1.3% YoY) sits at roughly half the Short Hills ZHVI of ~$1.89M. Buyers seeking the school district and Midtown Direct without the absolute top luxury tier find Millburn the more attainable entry.
The Redfin Feb 2026 ZIP 07041 median of $1.6M (+88.4% YoY) is heavily skewed by limited inventory and luxury mix shift — not broad appreciation. Pair the ZHVI with Movoto's median list ($1.55M) and Redfin's median price/sqft ($717, +3.5% YoY) for a more grounded read. Active inventory remains tight; well-priced product moves quickly. DOM: 48 days overall, 37 in Downtown Millburn.
Northern NJ outlook for 2026 emphasizes stability — more activity, prices steady. Millburn's three structural pillars — train premium, school-district premium, downtown revitalization — keep buyer demand firm. South Mountain Reservation as the back-door 2,112-acre amenity is the differentiator vs. Maplewood / South Orange / Summit at this price tier.
Real Estate Snapshot
Source: Zillow, Redfin, Movoto (2026)
Neighborhoods
Wyoming
Southeastern Millburn (laid out 1872) — listed on the NJ Register of Historic Places. One of the township's most luxurious sections.
$1.5M – $3M+
Old Short Hills (Millburn side)
Coveted with continued luxury new construction — straddles the Short Hills border with comparable housing stock.
$1.8M – $4M
Downtown Millburn
Walkable Main St / Millburn Ave area near the train station — condos, townhomes from ~$600K, single-family $1M-$1.8M.
$600K – $1.8M
West Millburn / Glen Ave
More attainable single-family along Glen Ave corridor — gateway to South Mountain Reservation.
$900K – $1.4M
Quick Profile
Points of Interest
Paper Mill Playhouse
Performing Arts1,200-seat regional theater on the Rahway River — 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award winner; productions include Newsies, A Bronx Tale, Bandstand. Official State Theatre of New Jersey.
Downtown Millburn
DowntownWalkable Main Street / Millburn Avenue with restaurants, retail, and easy access to Millburn Station — Walk Score 85-90 along Millburn Ave.
South Mountain Reservation
Nature2,112-acre Essex County preserve bordering Millburn / Maplewood / South Orange — hiking, Hemlock Falls, Fairy Trail. Southern entrance across from Millburn Library on Glen Ave.
Taylor Park
ParkCentral downtown park — walking paths, picnic areas, hosts seasonal community events.
Millburn Free Public Library
CivicGlen Avenue location — gateway to South Mountain Reservation, active community programming.
Millburn Station (Midtown Direct)
TransitNJ Transit Morris & Essex Line — Midtown Direct service to NY Penn Station in ~35 minutes peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical home price in Millburn proper in 2026?
Zillow's home value index for Millburn city is $1,054,346 (+1.3% YoY) — the most reliable typical-home benchmark, meaningfully lower than the Short Hills ZHVI of ~$1.89M. Redfin's Feb 2026 median for ZIP 07041 reads $1.6M (+88.4% YoY) — that figure is heavily skewed by limited inventory and a luxury mix shift, not broad appreciation. Median price/sqft is $717 (+3.5% YoY). Movoto's median list (Feb 2026) was $1.55M.
How are Millburn schools rated?
Millburn Township School District (which serves both Millburn and Short Hills) is Niche #10 in NJ for 2026 — district math 82% / reading 85% (vs. 38%/49% NJ averages). Millburn High School is Niche A+, #16 best public HS in NJ, top 5% nationally. All six district elementaries — Hartshorn, Deerfield, Glenwood, South Mountain, Wyoming, Washington — rank in the top 13 of New Jersey.
How long is the commute from Millburn to Manhattan?
Millburn Station is on the NJ Transit Morris & Essex Line with Midtown Direct service to NY Penn Station — about 35 minutes at peak, 40-45 minutes off-peak. Walking distance from downtown shops and restaurants to the station. Off-peak driving to Manhattan via I-78 / Lincoln Tunnel runs 30-45 minutes; the borough sits 15 miles from Midtown.
How is Millburn different from Short Hills?
Both are part of Millburn Township and share the same A+ school district, but they are distinct submarkets. Short Hills (07078) is the eastern luxury enclave with the Mall at Short Hills, $1.78-1.89M ZHVI, and median list around $2.78M. Millburn proper (07041, downtown / Wyoming / west side) is meaningfully more attainable at $1.05M ZHVI while sharing the identical school district — making it the value entry point into the township for buyers who don't need the absolute top luxury tier.
What is the demographic profile of Millburn?
Millburn Township (combined with Short Hills) has approximately 21,703 residents with a median household income of $250,001+ (Census top-coded — among the highest in the United States). The community is 50.1% White, 34.2% Asian, and 6.9% Hispanic. Median age is 40, poverty rate 3.1%, and 86%+ of adults hold a bachelor's or higher degree.
What is the 2026 Millburn outlook?
Northern NJ outlook for 2026 emphasizes stability over volatility — more activity, prices steady. Higher-end markets including Millburn / Short Hills / Summit remain resilient with rate-insensitive buyers. The train-line premium and school-district premium continue to anchor demand. Downtown revitalization combining walkable Main Street + Paper Mill Playhouse + 35-min Midtown Direct + South Mountain Reservation reinforces a live-work-play appeal.
Data Sources & References
Real Estate: Redfin 07041 (Feb 2026), Zillow ZHVI (2026), Movoto, Redfin Downtown Millburn neighborhood data.
Schools: Niche Millburn Township District 2026, Niche Millburn HS, Niche elementary search.
Demographics: U.S. Census QuickFacts, NJ Demographics.
Transit: NJ Transit, Walk Score, Saritte Harel commuting guide.
Data refreshed May 2026. Verify with a licensed agent before any real estate decision.
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