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Mount Pocono Borough
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Address
1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
United States
Email
mduffy@mtpoconoboro.org
Phone
Fax
School District
Tax Rate
6.50 mills
Mount Pocono Borough is a compact yet vibrant municipality located in central Monroe County, Pennsylvania, often considered the commercial and geographic heart of the Pocono Mountains. With its elevated terrain, resort history, and strategic location, Mount Pocono blends small-town charm with regional significance.
🏞️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot
- Incorporated: 1927
- Area: ~3.46 square miles (8.95 km²), all land
- Elevation: ~1,988 feet (606 m) — one of the highest points in the Poconos
- Population: 3,089 (2020 Census)
- ZIP Code: 18344
🏘️ Character & Community
- Historic Resort Town: Once a major stop on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Mount Pocono flourished as a summer resort destination in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
- Downtown Core: Pocono Boulevard serves as the borough’s main artery, lined with shops, restaurants, and civic buildings
- Residential Mix: Includes older homes, newer developments, and multi-family housing, reflecting both its resort legacy and modern growth
🛣️ Infrastructure & Access
- Highway Nexus: Centrally located at the junction of Routes 611, 940, and 196, making it a key transit point for Monroe County
- Transit: Served by Monroe County Transit Authority’s Pocono Pony system
- Short-Term Rentals: Permitted in R-3, C-1, and C-2 zones; not allowed in R-2 as of October 2023 ordinance update
🎡 Culture & Events
- Pocono Mountain Carnival: A beloved annual event featuring rides, games, and community spirit
- Youth & Recreation: Recently awarded a national grant to launch a youth mentoring program and expanded its parks and recreation offerings
🌄 Regional Identity
Mount Pocono is often seen as the gateway to the high Poconos, offering panoramic views, access to nearby resorts like Camelback and Kalahari, and a central location for commerce and tourism. Its blend of elevation, history, and accessibility makes it a unique borough with outsized influence in Monroe County.
Short Term Rental Information
Short-term rentals are only allowed in R-3, C-1 and C-2 zoning districts. The ordinance was updated in October 2023 to remove new licenses in R-2. See permit application below.
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Mount Pocono News
A new traffic signal control box is being installed at the Five Points intersection today, January 24, 2023. A flagging crew will be onsite to control the flow of traffic. Please use caution when traveling through this intersection. We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.
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The Borough of Mount Pocono will receive sealed bids for municipal solid waste collection and disposal services, curbside recycling collection and processing services; and leaf/yard waste collection and processing services at the Mount Pocono Borough Office, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at that time.
On this episode of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden breaks down the 2019-20 state budget, including passage of a state-administered healthcare exchange and Pennsylvania's first Farm Bill. Plus, we visit the grand opening of the Women's Military Museum in Mount Pocono.
More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Women's Military Museum in Mount Pocono. Madden says the museum, founded by Ret. Sgt. Major Claudette Williams, will raise awareness for women who serve and highlight the many roles women have played in the military over the years.
More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden