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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

Photo of Lamas, Ronald Daniel Lamas, Ronald Daniel

18 3502 A4 Burglary (F2)
18 3503 A1I Criminal Trespass-Enter Structure (F3)
& (2 Count)3921A Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1)
(1 Count) (18) 3304 (a) (5) Criminal Mischief(M2)

Age

31

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

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(1 count) 18 2701 (A)(1) Simple Assault (M1)
(1 count) 18 3503B1I Defiant Trespass Actual Communication to Actor (M3)
(1 Count) (18) 3304(A)(5) Criminal Mischief (S)
& (1 count) 18 2709(a)(1) Harassment (S)

Age

23

Race

Black

Gender

Male

EAST STROUDSBURG 2.64 ACRE Vacant Lot Available for Sale! Satisfactory Perc Test on File! Taxes Only $1,634.17/Year in Middle Smithfield Township ...

Listing #PM-118476 - 1270 Coolbaugh Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

2 Robin Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is for sale. View 2 photos of this 2.64 acre lot land with a list price of $75000.

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Listing #PM-118432 - 144 Schoolhouse Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

Welcome to your future home! This spacious 3BR-2BA Contemporary residence is nestled in an amenity-rich community, offering the perfect blend of ...

South football beat Whitehall. See photos here

Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in a prime location! This 2,600 sq. ft. property features an open-concept living area and a modern kitchen ...

William "Bill" H. Williams, Jr., 78, of East Stroudsburg, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital -...

The community is invited to attend the ribbon cutting for Monroe County Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 2610 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Nestled in the trees, this 5 BR, 2.5 Bath Contemporary is located in STR friendly Penn Estates! Situated on a cul-de-sac setting in Stroudsburg SD, ...

198 White Pine Trl house in East Stroudsburg,PA, is available for rent. This house rental unit is available on Apartments.com, starting at $2600 ...

Stroudsburg, PA 18360, Monroe County. Foreclosure Sale, In Person, Canceled. Single Family Home. 5 images. Opening Bid. TBD. Est ...

6117 Berwood, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a single family home listed for sale at $374900. This is a 5-bed, 2.5-bath, 2400 sqft property.

Don't Pass This Up. Two Bedrooms, Three Baths Condo in Shawnee Village. Situated close to All Major Attractions Such as Skiing, Golf, Casino, ...

Coming in 2-0 for the first time in 11 years, Stroudsburg prepares for a week 3 war with Liberty.

This will mark the first time in 13 years that Stroudsburg started 3-0, a season where they finished 9-3 and lost to Parkland in the district playoffs.

Last week, Stroudsburg was able to dominate Wilkes-Barre on both offense and defense.

RB Jaylin Rieara, ’26, had a big game on the ground, racking up two key touchdowns for the Mountaineers in the victory.

Bryan Christopher Kohberger arrives at Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 3, 2023, before waiving extradition to Idaho ...

For Rent: 4 beds, 2.5 baths · 2684 sq. ft. · $2600/mo · See photos, floor plans and more details about 198 # E Unit White Pine Trail unit, ...

A Snowman of Stroudsburg has been vandalized | wnep.com

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Thursday night, one Monroe County high school highlighted athletes teams and coaches in a big way.

Tenant Pays Electric, Oil Heat, Trash, and Cable/Phone/Internet Landlord Takes Care of Well and Septic. 1 Year Lease Term, 1st Month's Rent and ...

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 -