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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, cafĂ©s, 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

Chipperfield Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is currently not for sale. The 1136 Square Feet single family home is a 2 beds, 1 bath property.

Murray Hill Rd UNIT 1B, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is currently not for sale. The 1662 Square Feet townhouse home is a 3 beds, 2.5 baths property.

The purpose of this classification is to perform accounting/secretary duties for the Monroe County Correctional Facility and make presentations to ...

92 Waverly Dr #64S, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1838 /mo. The 900 Square Feet unit is a 2 beds, ...

Job posted 14 hours ago - BRODHEAD CREEK REGIONAL AUTHORITY is hiring now for a Full-Time Wastewater Treatment Plant Licensed Operator or Operator ...

This residential 3.93-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 3488 square foot house.

John P. Reese, 89, of Bethlehem Township, passed away Saturday morning, June 1, 2024 while under hospice care at home. He was the husband of Gayl ...

BLAKESLEE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Household safety is the reason behind one disposal event set to take place in Monroe County.

Whether you’re spring cleaning with bleach or doing yardwork tackling some weeds - you most likely will use products like these in your home.

But did you know they could be dangerous if thrown away?

Listing #PM-115719 - 148 Arbor Way Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

George R. KresgeGeorge R. Kresge, 76, of Kunkletown, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, in the Monroe County Hospice House, East Stroudsburg, ...

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00

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Leory C. CyphersLeroy C. Cyphers, 72, of Stroudsburg, died May 19. Born on June 3, 1938 in Bartonsville, he was a son of the late Floyd O. and ...

Type: Residential. Sub-Type: Single Family Detached. Listing Status: Active. Style: Colonial, Colonial. Lot Size: 0.61 Ac. MLS Number: 738960.

For Sale: $289000 $178/Sqft - 247 Thunderbird Ter, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1622 Sqft, 55321 sqft lot, House built in 1978, ...

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — June is Pride Month, and some communities in northeastern Pennsylvania are wasting no time to celebrate ...

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — June is Pride Month and some communities in northeastern Pennsylvania are wasting no time to celebrate ...

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — June is Pride Month, and some communities in northeastern Pennsylvania are wasting no time to celebrate it.

The Fourth Annual Pocono Pride Festival was held Sunday in the heart of Monroe County.

Live music, good weather, and great vibes.

That's how people at Pocono Pride Festival in Stroudsburg describe this event.

One woman who came with her fiancé says what brings her back year after year is the atmosphere.

Delivered by post / Available for purchase of one item only. Samples and novelties are not eligible for delivery via Yu-Packet.

For Sale: $289000 $178/Sqft - 247 Thunderbird Ter, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1622 Sqft, 55321 sqft lot, House built in 1978, ...

George R. Kresge, 76, of Kunkletown, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, at Monroe County Hospice House in East Stroudsburg, surrounded by his ...

As a Direct Support Professional, you will be responsible for giving direct client care to the individuals who reside in residential programs and ...

3,300 sqft (on 15.13 acres) 12 Old Farm Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. Keller Williams Real Estate.East Stroudsburg Waterfront Homes for Sale. Select ...

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF JAMES A. JORDAN JR., late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
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 -
5:15pm Parking Committee
4:30pm Codes Committee

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 -