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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

For Sale: 4 beds, 2.5 baths ∙ 2181 sq. ft. ∙ 331 Nebo Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 ∙ $699900 ∙ MLS# PM-118837 ∙ THAT house on Mount Nebo is for ...

1115 Appenzeller Ave house in Stroudsburg,PA, is available for rent. This house rental unit is available on Apartments.com, starting at $1000 ...

Public Auction: "MONROE COUNTY COMMISSIONER ORDERED PUBLIC SALE" by Jack C. Muehlhan Auctioneer. Auction will be held on Fri Oct 11 @ 10:00AM at ...

THAT house on Mount Nebo is for sale! You know the one. The rustic beauty that sits back from the road on 4.9 acres of park-like serenity.

41 E Sky View Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is currently not for sale. The 1873 Square Feet townhouse home is a 3 beds, 3 baths property.

24-Hour Emergency Pet Hospitals Serving Monroe County and Surrounding Area · 117 Terrace Dr. · Stroudsburg, PA 18360 · 570-623-1606.

Linda Marie Purdy Klinger of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on November 11, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 19, 1951, ...

BEAUTIFUL 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome in desirable Northslope II. This turnkey property, perfect for Short-term rental, can also be your Pocono ...

On September 6, 2024, the officers of Stroudsburg’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) took a trip to Stroudsburg Junior High on a mission to recruit freshmen for the 24-25 FBLA Season. 

View Condo E for rent at 807 Sarah St Condo Unit E in Stroudsburg, PA from $2000 plus find other available condos. ForRent.com has 3D tours, ...

Find your dream townhome in The Fox Run at Cherry Creek, Stroudsburg, PA. Discover the best spacious townhomes for rent along with all the modern ...

View 9 pictures of the 2 units for 609 Main St Stroudsburg PA | Zillow, as well as Zestimates and nearby comps. Find the perfect place to live.

100 Broad St APT D, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1700 /mo. The 1000 Square Feet unit is a 2 beds, ...

Listing #PM-118793 - 1007 Delaware Lane Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

Condo for rent at 100 Broad St. View property details, photos, street view, and get real-time updates with the largest and most trusted rental ...

On Friday, Stroudsburg was defeated by Emmaus, 42-7.

It marks the Mountaineers’ worst loss since they were destroyed by Northampton back in 2022, losing by 45 points.

After the first quarter, Stroudsburg was already trailing by 21 points to Emmaus. The quarter also left some head-scratching play calls on fourth down, deciding to run a fake punt twice. The Mountaineers failed to convert each time giving Emmaus prime position to score their touchdowns.

Listing #PM-118783 - 1106 Randall Street East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

Stroudsburg Area School District welcomes senior, Kona Maronpot, as the new Student Representative for the SHS School Board. He takes over for Julian Gajewski, who attended monthly meetings and then reported for the Mountaineer Newspaper as a regular contributor. Meeting summaries kept the student body aware of upcoming changes. 

Kona is working hard to get the students’ needs in front of the board members. He will attend monthly meetings and recap those meetings with an article for the newspaper.

LOVELY 3bd/2ba Raised Ranch nestled in a QUIET area, perfect for peaceful living. The charming Living Room flows into the BEAUTIFUL Eat-in Kitchen, ...

On 7/20/2024 at 6:11 p.m. Stroud Area Regional Police were dispatched to the Walmart in East Stroudsburg for a report of retail theft.

ft.) custom ranch home located in the quiet community of Hamilton Hills! An open floor plan and spacious rooms greet you the moment you enter.

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 -