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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

Join Cartwright for Congress for canvassing in Monroe County. We will be talking to voters at their doors about the issues they care about and why ...

Adorable 3 Bedroom CHALET in Winona Lakes. Great room with Cathedral Ceilings. Cozy up in front of the brick fireplace. Kitchen with breakfast bar ...

Cul-de-Sac Setting in Stroud Township. Cheerful & Bright Home features Oak HW under carpets- Modern Vinyl Windows- Modern Appliances- Finished Bsmt.

Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, 200 Brodhead Ave, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Burial will follow at Laurelwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be held ...

623 Lakeside Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single-family home listed for rent at $1750 /mo. The 1200 Square Feet home is a 3 beds, ...

404 Xander Loop, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 4 beds, 3 baths, 2159 SqFt Other home. View property details, photos, school and neighborhood ...

Coolbaugh Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is for sale. View 6 photos of this 0.56 acre lot land with a list price of $19000.

Open concept contemporary in Penn Estates with natural lighting, sky lights, and multiple balconies. The main floor provides stainless appliances ...

67 Scenic Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 16901 is for sale. View 1 photos of this 0.37 acre lot land with a list price of $9900.

See Apartments 2W for rent at 731 Sarah St Apartments Unit 2W in Stroudsburg, PA from $1500 plus find other available Stroudsburg apartments.

CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY 2-Story home sits on Beautifully Landscaped 2.77 acres. Home offers 4BR/3 Baths Formal Living & Dining Rooms with a Spacious Open ...

Zillow has 1 photo of this $65900 0.36 Acres lot located at LOT 6 Edgemont Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 MLS #PM-118591.

508 Bossardsville Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is 70.39 ac of land listed for sale at $1200000.

Northgate Rd Lot 4, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is for sale. View 1 photos of this 0.31 acre lot land with a list price of $57900.

Edgemont Rd Lot 6, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is for sale. View 1 photos of this 0.36 acre lot land with a list price of $65900.


Debate watch party with the Monroe County Patriots group in Stroudsburg.

Trump confidently states his excellent record as President while she runs from hers and attempts not steal his agenda.

He even commented about sending her a MAGA hat.

Today, Sept. 11, 2024, students at Stroudsburg High School took a moment of silence to mourn the lives of those lost 23 years ago.

The exact number of those killed during the attack is unknown, but the estimate is about 3,000 innocent people.

Much like how the nation came together in the weeks after the attack, every year we come together to respect the everyday civilians, police men, firefighters, and everyone else wrongfully killed on that day.

Police say the incident started on Interstate 80 but ended leaving a path of destruction on a local Stroudsburg Road. Luckily no one was injured but ...

Stroudsburg man convicted of straw firearms purchases

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 33-year-old Delvin Hutchinson, of Stroudsburg, was convicted ...

Condo For Rent for $2265 USD. 2 beds, 1.5 baths, 953 sqft at 405 Greentree Drive in East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301.

Listing #PM-118555 - 3251 Doral Court East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg, ...

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a student organization that connects teenagers from all over the world. Some colleges have FBLA Collegiate, a version of FBLA for college students getting ready to step into their professional career fields. FBLA offers many practical experiences to students.

Students compete in events through tests, presentations, speeches, etc. Skills needed for these events can be applied to future careers. Being exposed to these situations early helps students to better prepare for real-world opportunities when it knocks.

CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY 2-Story home sits on Beautifully Landscaped 2.77 acres. Home offers 4BR/3 Baths Formal Living & Dining Rooms with a Spacious ...

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 -