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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

103 Parish Park Unit 12, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301 is a 1126 sq. foot 3 bed, 2 bath house for sale. Price: $170000.

For Sale: 2 beds, 2 baths ∙ 1600 sq. ft. ∙ 3273 Heights Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 ∙ ¤125000 ∙ MLS# PM-117896 ∙ An investor special, ...

Private office with private bathroom for lease at the corner of Main Street and 6th Street in downtown Stroudsburg within walking distance to Monroe ...

103 Parish Park Unit 12, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is for sale. View 19 photos of this 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1126 sqft. single family home with a list ...

Listing #PM-117930 - 25 Custard Road Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

First floor walk-in furnished apartment in private residential home. Private entrance, onsite parking, utilities included heat, electric, ...

Event in Stroudsburg, PA by Special Olympics Pennsylvania - Greater Lehigh Valley Pocono Region on Thursday, June 27 2024.

Thomas Flanery Obituary Thomas P. Flanery, 72, of Hamilton Township, passed away Friday morning, August 16, 2024, while under hospice care in his ...

Photo of Campbell, John Alan Lee Campbell, John Alan Lee

(1 count) Title 75 3802 (A(1)) Driving Under the Influence (M)
18 5101 Obstructing Administration of Law or other Governmental Function (M2)
75 1543 B1iii (M3) Driving License Suspended/Revoked Purs to Sect 3802/1547B1-3rd or Subs. Violation

Age

51

Race

White

Supports are individualized and self-determined by each adult.. 400 Powerhouse Lane Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Eligibility: Adults with intellectual ...

Hi, my name is Nhanh. I am a 44-year old professional. I am looking for a roommate. The room is in East Stroudsburg. The monthly rent is $650 and the ...

EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. – On Friday morning, Senator Bob Casey met with the Latinos for Casey coalition members, local supporters, and community ...

Event in Stroudsburg, PA by Monroe County PA NAACP on Saturday, May 4 2024.

Listing #PM-117914 - 838 Resica Falls Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

House For Sale for $274900 USD. 3 beds, 2 baths, 1295 sqft at 1148 Appenzeller Avenue in Stroudsburg, PA, 18360.

838 Resica Falls Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single family home listed for sale at $275000. This is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1773 sqft property.

Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump; Cooling: Central Air. School Info. Assigned Schools Information: East Stroudsburg Senior ...

Discover Your Forever Home in this 4-BR, 21/2 Bath Contemporary nestled on 2.77 flat Acres with a beautiful small pond. As you explore the ...

For Sale: 4 beds, 2.5 baths ∙ 1920 sq. ft. ∙ Z1 Fairway Dr Unit Z, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 ∙ ¤549900 ∙ MLS# PAMR2003720 ∙ Welcome to ...

Z1 Fairway Dr Unit Z, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is for sale. View 62 photos of this 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 1920 sqft. single family home with a list ...

MONROE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:

  • John D. Christy, Chairman
  • David C. Parker, Vice-Chairman
  • Sharon S. Laverdure, Commissioner

Chief Clerk/Administrator:
Robert J. Gress

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00

CIVIL ACTION COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MONROE COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION-LAW NO. 002569-CV-2024 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff v. SIMON E. ST. LOUIS, Defendants To: SIMON E. ST. LOUIS Defendant(s), 1234 MATHEWS DRIVE BLAKESLEE, PA 18610 COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, U.S.

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice- Jiles Estate ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Adell L. Jiles, Jr., late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township at their spe-cial meeting scheduled to be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Thursday, Au-gust 29, 2024 at 2:15 PM, to consider proposals for con-tracted services to wit: In-stallation of new thermal plastic pavement markings on certain roads in Stroud Township. Contractors shall be Penn-DOT pre-qualified.

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 -