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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

Listing #PM-117956 - 477 Somerset Drive East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

House For Sale for $170000 USD. 3 beds, 2 baths, 1126 sqft at 103 Parish Park in East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301.

East Stroudsburg Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5. Other. Directions Information: Directions: Continue on Whippoorwill Drive until you ...

The most populated is 18360, located in Stroudsburg. * 2024 populations estimated based on the latest ACS 5-year data. CSV ...

Sam was a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School and the Monroe County Vocational Technical Culinary Program, Class of 1992. Sam had a deep ...

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled meeting of the Monroe County Retirement Board for August 21, 2024, is hereby cancelled.

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice Estate of Vincent DeFranco, deceased, late of Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (died March 4, 2020). Letters Testamentary have been granted to Concetta DeFranco, who requests all person(s) having claims or demands against the Estate of Decedent to make payment without delay to Concetta DeFranco, Executrix, c/o William E. Hutcheson III, Esq., 91 Larry Holmes Drive, Suite 200, Easton, PA 18042 Publication Dates L00000000

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ROBERT C. GEDDES aikia ROBERT CHRISTIAN GEDDES, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00

MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled meeting of the Monroe County Salary Board to be held August 21, 2024, @ 11:00 a.m. is hereby rescheduled to August 21, 2024, @ 10:30 a.m.

Location, Format, Call Number, Note, Status. Family History Library - 2nd Floor Film, Microfilm, Film number: 1425142 Item 8, Also on microfilm.

Take a closer look at this $59900, 6 bed, 3 bath, 2168 Sq Ft, Single Family for sale, located at 203 WASHINGTON ST in EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301.

Listing #PM-117947 - 203 W Washington Street East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

Simplify your low income apartment search: Find 354 affordable apartments and rental assistance options in Stroudsburg, PA ...

Spacious Victorian Colonial with 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, ''Original Owners'' This custom built home is nestled on 2.06 tree lined acres with a beautiful ...

House For Sale for $285000 USD. 3 beds, 2 baths, 1512 sqft at 180 Georganna Drive in East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302.

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Moove In Self Storage will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to P.L. 1404, No. 325). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures.com. The sale will be conducted on www.StorageTreasures.com, under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (AU005857) on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com. All sales are final.

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE Please be advised that the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Monroe will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2024 at 701 Main Street, Suite 502, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 and will start at 11:00 a.m. instead of 11:30 as previously advertised. Robert W. Buff, Chairman P - Aug 18, 2024

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE The Monroe County Office of the District Attorney requests proposals to hire a Community Partnership for Gun Safety Coordinator to oversee the progress of the program goals, objectives, and activities for the Community Partnership for Gun Safety Initiative awarded by the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Electronic Submissions: Submit proposal to Kwanza Smith, Grants Manager, via email to ksmith@monroecountypa.gov with the subject line CPGS Coordinator no later than 3:30m EST on August 27, 2024. All files should be submitted as a PDF.

4 bedrooms, 2 bath home in Penn Estates! A short-term rental friendly community, packed with amenities that makes life so interesting and FUN.

Just renovated Contemporary home with Master bedroom on the first floor! Dramatic Family room with cathedral ceiling, fireplace and open floorplan ...

After a 9-7 finish to the 2023 season, Coach Pete Sobrinski looks to lead the Stroudsburg Golf team to another successful season.

103 Parish Park #12, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1126 sqft house now for sale at $170000. MLS# 743677.

Listing #PM-117935 - 103 Parish Park #Unit 12 East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

House For Sale for $569800 USD. 4 beds, 3 baths, 3060 sqft at 403 Norton Road in Stroudsburg, PA, 18360.

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 -