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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

Mon, 10 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.

467 N 8th St house in Stroudsburg,PA, is available for rent. This house rental unit is available on Apartments.com, starting at $1950 monthly.

A bike race that has drawn more than 300 cyclists to Monroe County for the last 10 years could be coming to an end. Author: wnep.com.

Listing #PM-115919 - 6831 Fir Road East Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for East Stroudsburg, ...

55 Broad St #3, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1100 /mo. The 500 Square Feet unit is a Studio, 1 bath apartment ...

This residential 8.22-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA features mountainous terrain and can be your dream property with a 3488 square ...

See photos, floor plans and more details about 467 N 8th St in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Visit Rent. now for rental rates and other information ...

6831 Fir Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single family home listed for sale at $725000. This is a 3-bed, 2.5-bath, 3488 sqft property.

Class of 2024 graduates from Stroudsburg      

See Apartment s 2a for rent at 853 Scott St Apartment Unit 2a in Stroudsburg, PA from $2000 plus find other available Stroudsburg apartments.

View 32 photos for 467 N 8th St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, a 3 beds, 3 baths, 2475 Sq. Ft. rental home with a rental price of $1950 per month.

View available townhome rentals at 506 Brown St Townhome in Stroudsburg, PA. 506 Brown St Townhome has rental units ranging from - sq ftstarting ...

Author: wnep.com
Published: 5:12 PM EDT June 7, 2024

A new dog park in part of Monroe County may put the brakes on a bike race that draws people from across the country.

https://www.wnep.com/video/news/local/monroe-county/bikers-bugged-by-newly-created-dog-park-in-stroudsburg/523-6b6f9499-19bb-4e2e-b4d9-bcb64b7b0fb9

 

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Cynthia M. Lynch, lateof Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Emily Sattur, a/k/a Barbara E. Sattur, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 07 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 Marina Vladimirovna Redreeva NO: 3490-CV-2024 Notice is hearby given that on May 28, 2024, the petition of Marina Vladimirovna Redreeva was filed in the above named Court, requesting an order to change the name of Marina Vladimirovna Redreeva to Marina Vladimirovna Taylor.

See photos, floor plans and more details about 853 Scott St in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Visit Rent. now for rental rates and other information ...

This rural residential 6.93-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA features hunting options and can be your dream property with a 1248 square ...

Listing #PM-115896 - 1122 Shagbark Lane Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

8270 Natures Dr is within 30 minutes or 14.1 miles from Northampton C.C., Monroe. It is also near East Stroudsburg University and University of ...

For Sale: Pinewood Cts Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 ∙ $49000 ∙ MLS# PM-115883 ∙ Lakefront lot! Ready to build! Close to main road.

This residential 4.8-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 6756 square foot house. View this Stroudsburg ...

Robert J. Wacker, 87, of Hamilton Township, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus after a brief illness.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What should you do if you find a sick or injured animal in the wild?

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 -