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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, cafés, 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

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on July 25, 2024, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Williams James Mew to William James Mew. The Court has fixed October 31, 2024, at 1:30pm in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse Stroudsburg, Pa 18360, as the time and place for the hearing on said petition when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted.

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 6840 CIVIL 2021 AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff PAMELA TIERNEY, Defendant To: Pamela Tierney, Defendant: The Plaintiff, American Ex-press National Bank, has commenced a civil action against you for breach of contract. The Court has au-thorized service of the Com-plaint upon you by publication.

JoAnn Beverly Olson, 93, of Stroudsburg, Penn., passed away September 25, 2024 at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, Penn. She was born on May 7, ...

Listing #PM-119355 - 118 O Donovan Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

Listing #PM-119360 - 7 Quill Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg, ...

This vacant 0.11-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA is waiting for you to discover and make your own. View this East Stroudsburg property ...

Description. Former Pocono Urgent Care medical office consisting of 4,000 square feet. Current floorplan is that of a medical application. Many ...

Qualifications · Mid-level · 3 years · High school diploma or GED · Driver's License · Math · Corrections facility medical clinic · Conflict management ...

This rural residential and commercial 4.56-acre property for lease in Monroe County, PA features waterfront access and equestrian opportunities ...

7 Quill Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is for sale. View 5 photos of this 4792 sqft lot land with a list price of $5999.

Listing #PM-119352 - 838 Hallet Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg, ...

Experience the charm of the American Dream with this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home nestled on over an acre of peaceful landscape in the heart of the ...

A 30-year-old East Stroudsburg man is facing a felony homicide charge in the incident.

Justin Martinez, 30, of East Stroudsburg, is charged with felony homicide. He was arraigned Monday before District Judge Jamie Levy, who denied bail ...

Listing #PM-119342 - LOT 64 Woodcrest Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

For the fourth straight year in a row, Hunter Probst, ’25, is heading to PIAA State Championship.

Probst helped lead the Mountaineers to a 10-5 record on the season. He has been on his game all season, shooting a 69 on the season.

Probst stated, “I feel accomplished because I worked hard to go back and compete with the best in the state.”

He has been playing golf since he was a child and has been striving to make states all three years ever since he made it in his freshman year.

Woodcrest Dr Lot 64, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is for sale. View 2 photos of this 0.29 acre lot land with a list price of $9000.

Stroudsburg Area. County Monroe County. Community Z Not In a Development. Listed By. Katie Smith, Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Wilkins ...

Stroudsburg council amends borough's LERTA ordinance

Second floor one room suite, 328 sq/ft in downtown Stroudsburg with parking. Within walking distance to courthouse and downtown area.

Photo of Soares-Gilliam, Christopher Cody Soares-Gilliam, Christopher Cody

(1) count 2706 (a) (3) Terroristic Threats (F3)
(1 Count) (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M3)
& (1 Count) (18)2709 (A)(4) Harassment (M3)
(1 count) (18) 5503 (A)(4) Disorderly Conduct(M3)

Age

31

Race

Black

This residential 2.06-acre property for lease in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 825 square foot house.

584 Main St #6, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1850 /mo. The 900 Square Feet unit is a 3 beds, 1 bath apartment ...

Man stabbed to death on Main Street in Stroudsburg

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 -