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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, cafĂ©s, 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

Listing #PM-119107 - 3 Oakland Avenue East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg, ...

Take a closer look at this $389000, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2220 Sq Ft, Single Family for sale, located at 3 OAKLAND AVE in EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301.

Vacant land located at Metzgar Rd T 509 8, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 sold for $55000 on Aug 16, 2022. MLS# PM-92401. NOW is the perfect time to ...

Vacant land located at E OF Big Ridge Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 sold for $24900 on Jun 19, 2017. MLS# PM-40054. Right on the Golf Course!

Property Type: Residential ; Bedrooms: 2 ; Baths: 3 ; Square Footage: 1,272 ; Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,307 ...

96 Analomink St APT 6, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1300 /mo. The 506 Square Feet unit is a 1 bed, ...

Listing #PM-119104 - 44 Dragon Fly Circle Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

This rural commercial and residential 2.02-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA features industrial opportunities and offers a great ...

Welcome to your dream home! This beautifully upgraded 2016-built colonial boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 luxurious bathrooms, ...

Discover the perfect mountain getaway with this updated townhouse in Northslope II, just moments from Shawnee Ski Resort! Ideal for SHORT-TERM RENTALS ...

Stroudsburg, PA – Saturday, October 12th, 2024 The community is invited to attend the ribbon cutting of Taqwa Culture at 7 North 6th St, ...

2+ Acres Commercially Zoned with a 1456 SqFt Home and a 7,000+ SqFt Barn, each with its own Septic System. Multiple terraced areas exist on the ...

This residential 2.45-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 3070 square foot house. View this Stroudsburg ...

STROUDSBURG, Pa. - Two brothers from Stroudsburg, Monroe County have pleaded guilty in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

South football has to learn how to finish after game against Freedom

Photo of Morreale, Charles J Morreale, Charles J

(1 Count) (18) 6111G4ii Sale or Transfer of Firearms (F3)
(1) 4904 (B) Unsworn Falsification to Authorities (M3)

Age

67

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 10"

Weight

225 lbs

... Pennsylvania Conference cross-divisional game for both teams. The win improves the Red Rovers' record to 5-1 as they wind up the regular season ...

... Pennsylvania. But the Cavaliers' biggest issue Friday night wasn't what Freedom did to beat South; it was what South did to beat themselves. Yes ...

View photos and details for 962 MOHICAN RD, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 (PAMR2003096). Don't miss your chance to see this property!

3BR 1BA Ranch w/2 Decks On 10+ AGRICULTURAL ACRES. Backs Up To Gorgeous POND CREEK! Hunting, Fishing, Kayaking, Hiking, Farming!

Matthew and Andrew Valentin of Stroudsburg pleaded guilty to felony counts of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers. ... MONROE COUNTY, Pa ...

247 Thunderbird Ter, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360 is a 1622 sq. foot 3 bed, 2 bath house for sale. Price: $289000. View property details, photos, ...

Listing #PM-119078 - 4276 Woodacres Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

Fri, 27 Sep 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 1716 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 . . .

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 -