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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

387 Shawnee Valley Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302 is a 3498 sq. foot 4 bed, 3 bath house for sale. Price: $650000. View property details, photos, ...

Our office is located at 700 Monroe St, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania at the northwest corner of the intersection of Monroe and North Seventh Streets.

349 Braeside Ave #205, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1775 /mo. The 960 Square Feet unit is a 2 beds, ...

Type: Residential. Sub-Type: Single Family Detached. Listing Status: Active. Style: Colonial, Colonial. Lot Size: 1.03 Ac. MLS Number: PM-116593.

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Stroudsburg, PA – · Show: Taylor Nation Tribute Band · Date: October 20, 2024 · Time: Doors at 6:00 PM; Show at 7:00 PM.

Listing #PM-116593 - 177 Balson Road Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

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Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll of property subject to taxation in Monroe County is open for inspection at the office of the Chief Assessor, Room 102 , Administration Center, 1 Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The office is open during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any person aggrieved by the assessment on their own property may appeal to the Monroe County Board of Assessment Revision for relief.

Listing #PM-116599 - 5221 Milford Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg ...

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Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF monroe COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA In the Matter of Petition for Change of Name of maira viviana miranda izquierdo NO: 003504-cv-2024 Notice is hearby given that on May 28, 2024, the petition of Maira Viviana MirandaIzquierdo was filed in the above named Court, requesting an order to change the name of maira viviana miranda izquierdo to Maira Viviana Secaira .

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 8428 CIVIL 2016 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, July 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice- Barnak ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John A. Barnak, also known as John Barnak, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE SHIRLEY FUTCH PLAZA 4 S Kistler Street E Stroudsburg, PA 18301 WAITING LIST OPENING FOR STANDARD APARTMENT APPLICATIONS SHIRLEY FUTCH PLAZA is opening the waiting list for Project based Section 8 standard one bedroom units on July 8, 2024 at 9:00am Applications may be secured on site or requested by phone between the hours of 9am and 12pm and 1pm and 5pm Monday through Friday. Applicants must be income qualified and over the age 62 years. 570-421-1517 TDD 711 P - June 28, 2024

5221 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is for sale. View 28 photos of this 7 bed, 2 bath, 2000 sqft. single family home with a list price of ...

For Sale: 7 beds, 2 baths ∙ 2000 sq. ft. ∙ 5221 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 ∙ $430000 ∙ MLS# PM-116599 ∙ RENOVATED TURN-KEY C-1 ...

Listing #PM-116594 - 3164 Dogwood Terrace East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East ...

Pride of ownership throughout the entire house with many upgrades! Renovated kitchen with granite countertops and new stainless appliances. Livingroom ...

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Pennsylvania Ski and Winter Sports Museum in Stroudsburg, PA. Connect with neighborhood businesses on Nextdoor.

172 Spring St, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301 is a 2560 sq. foot 6 bed, 2 bath multi for sale. Price: $315000. View property details, photos, ...

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117 Centre St house in East Stroudsburg, PA, is available for rent. This house rental unit is available on ForRent.com, starting at $1900 monthly.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
David Krissman
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
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 -
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

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 -