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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

756 Milford Rd house in East Stroudsburg,PA, is available for rent. This house rental unit is available on Apartments.com, starting at $1500 ...

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Catherine V. Sasz a/k/a Catherine Sasz, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00

Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 905 Main St., Stroudsburg, PA, 18360 and will be accessible Zoom at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87675887460?pwd=XutxzWz3PNZAlbMZ2mXRuYCheoLBJV.1 The intent of the hearing is to solicit public comment on Family Promise's application for HOME-ARP Supportive Services funds to provide services to Monroe County's qualifying populations for the following: Transportation $95,250 Case Management $126,375 Financial Assistance $245,452.50 Short-term & Medi

St. Marks Lutheran Church serves Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg and Monroe County, Pennsylvania and provides worship services every Sunday at 10:00 ...

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Walter R. Whittaker, 69, of Stroudsburg, died May 10 in Pleasant Valley Manor, Snydersville. He was last employed as an excavator for Besecker's ...

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GI-VEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Pub-lic Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-03 Application of Neil Costa of 1002 Constitutional Drive, Stroudsburg. PA 18360. Applicant seeks special exception hearing and approval for site alteration-grading (with cut or fill areas more than 3 ft.

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Tower Drive is for sale in East Stroudsburg PA. Learn more about this Lots and Land with Weichert's property listing for Tower Drive.

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269 Overlook Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is currently not for sale. The 1390 Square Feet single family home is a 3 beds, 2 baths property.

Nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, this charming Colonial-style home sits on 1.27 acres and boasts 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, ...

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The inviting open layout features gleaming hardwood flooring throughout the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The kitchen is a delight, complete ...

For Sale: 4 beds, 2 baths ∙ 1422 sq. ft. ∙ 157 Woodacres Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 ∙ $394995 ∙ MLS# SC3287 ∙ This beautiful 4 bed 2 bath ...

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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 -