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Stroudsburg Borough

Address

700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States

Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
Tax Rate
10.67 mills

Stroudsburg Borough is the historic heart of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and the only traditional downtown in the Pocono Mountains region. With its walkable streets, Victorian architecture, and vibrant arts scene, Stroudsburg blends small-town charm with urban energy.


🏙️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot

  • Serves as the county seat
  • Covers approximately 1.74 square miles (4.51 km²)
  • Sits at an elevation of around 509 feet (155 meters)
  • Population of roughly 5,927 (based on the 2020 Census)
  • ZIP Code: 18360
  • Served by the Stroudsburg Area School District

🏛️ Historical Significance

  • Founded: Laid out by Colonel Jacob Stroud in 1799; incorporated in 1815
  • Historic Sites: Includes the Stroud Mansion, Monroe County Courthouse, and Academy Hill Historic District—all listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Cultural Legacy: Once a key hub for trade and governance in northeastern Pennsylvania

🛍️ Downtown & Lifestyle

  • Main Street: Lined with boutique shops, cafĂŠs, galleries, and live music venues
  • Arts & Events: Home to the Sherman Theater, Pocono Arts Council, and seasonal festivals like StroudFest
  • Dining Scene: Eclectic mix of international cuisine, craft breweries, and farm-to-table eateries

🌿 Natural Setting

  • Creek Confluence: Located at the meeting point of Brodhead, McMichaels, and Pocono Creeks
  • Nearby Attractions: Just 5 miles from the Delaware Water Gap, offering hiking, paddling, and scenic views

🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

  • Zoning Rules: STRs are prohibited in residential districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) but allowed in all other zones
  • Requirements: License and annual inspection required
  • STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with clear zoning boundaries

🌟 Borough Identity

Stroudsburg is a borough that wears its history proudly while embracing modern vibrancy. It’s a place where you can admire 19th-century architecture in the morning, hike a mountain trail in the afternoon, and catch a live show at night. As the county seat, it anchors Monroe County’s civic and cultural life with a distinctive blend of heritage and hospitality.

Short Term Rental Information

The borough of Stroudsburg has implemented a new Short-term Rental Ordinance and refined zoning regulations to prohibit short term rentals in residential districts (R-1, R-2 and R-3) and allow it in all other zoning districts.  A license and annual inspection is required, more details under Housing section on borough's website.  See rules and regulations and permit application below.

Stroudsburg News

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 406 CIVIL 2020 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 2637 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 4386 CIVIL 2014 I, Nick Cirranello , Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 4566 CIVIL 2017 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

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ESU women's hoops, new coach get commit from local Stroudsburg product

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On Wednesday, Stroudsburg closed out their season with a loss to Pleasant Valley.

The final score of the game was 4-0. It marked the fifth time the team was shut out this season. The most times they have been shut out since 2021.

Stroudsburg’s final record this season was 5-13, their worst single season mark since 2017, a year they went 1-9-1. To end the season, the Mountaineers lost 13 out of their last 16 games.

This year marks Stroudsburg’s fourth consecutive losing season. They won 7 games in both 2021 and 2022, and won 6 games last season.

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Monroe County Controller at the Monroe County Administration Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 206, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 until 1:30 PM on October 29, 2024, to provide the following services, for the 2025 calendar year: Correctional Officer & Deputy Sheriff Uniforms Fuel Oil for Various County's Facilities Inmate Uniforms & Supplies Janitorial Supplies Office Supplies & Toner Propane for Various County's Facilities Refuse Hauling Sewage Sludge Hauling Services for the Sewage Treatment Plant Snow Remov

Listing #PM-119407 - 338 Great Bear Way Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

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15 Auburn Way, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single family home not currently listed. This is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3080 sqft property.

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Listing #PM-119382 - 1137 Woodland Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

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(1 counts) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
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For Sale: 7 Quill Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 ∙ $5999 ∙ MLS# PM-119360 ∙ Discover the perfect opportunity to build your dream Poconos get away ...

On Tuesday 10-8-2024, the Stroudsburg Girls Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Pleasant Valley.

Stroudsburg bounced back after a 2-0 loss against Parkland, which snapped Stroudsburg’s 6-game winning streak.

Grace Staples, ’25, leads the team in both goals and shots, while Leanna Neri, ’27 leads the team in goal assists.

This game advances Stroudsburg’s record to 12-6 good for 4th in the conference.

 

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Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
5:15pm Parking Committee
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Codes Committee
6:00pm PR/Media Committee
Noon: Shayna Canty: AmeriCorps Community VISTA Amb
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Noon: Jospeh A. Akob: Executive Director ESU
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk -
5:00pm Junior Council Committee
7:00pm Council Meeting
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
Noon: Christina High - American Cancer Society
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
Noon: Kenneth Long: ESU President
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Streets Committee
Noon: Melissa Healy
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -

SASD Calendar

Source Event Date
First Day of School
Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
2 Hour Delay - Students Only/Act 80 Faculty Data Meeting
Star Dental Van - SHS and B.F. Morey Elementary -
Middle School Open House -
Hamilton Elementary Open House -
Rachels Challenge -
Act 80 Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) - No School for Students
Star Dental Van - SHS & BF Morey Elementary -
Star Dental Van -
Act 80 Day - No School for Students
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
School Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting -
Special meeting re: possible expulsion -
JH - Scheduling Night -
Chamber Orchestra -
JH - Scheduling Night (Snow Date) -
5th Grade Band, Chorus, Orchestra -
District Art Show -
High School Musical -
6/7 Orchestra -
6/7 Band -
8/9 Grade Band -
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony -
HS Hall of Fame Concert -