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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

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For Sale: $499999 $229/Sqft - 614 Metzgar Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 2182 Sqft, 77972 sqft lot, House built in 1989, ...

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For Sale: $299000 $101/Sqft, $400/month HOA - 1814 Big Ridge Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 2970 Sqft, 1742 sqft lot, ...

Services will be held on Friday, June 7th, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg with visitation beginning at 10:00AM ...

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Pocono Plaza is 1.2 miles away, and Monroe Plaza is within a 35 minute walk. Airports. Living in Monroe County provides easy access to Lehigh Valley ...

1822 RYAN LANE, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 is a 5 beds, 3 baths, 3132 SqFt Single Family Residence home. View property details, photos, ...

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PA live! (WBRE) — June starts tomorrow, which means so does Pride Month! Sunday, June 2nd, Stroudsburg is ringing in Pride in a big way!

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shows us what's in store for this year's celebration in Stroudsburg. Author: wnep.com. Published: 6:12 PM EDT May 31, ...

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A popular food festival is in full swing in Stroudsburg. This one celebrates Greek cuisine. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shows us what's cooking at ...

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Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00

Hale Estate Public Notice ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Bridget T. Hale, late of Eldred Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Certificate of Organization has been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of creating a PA Domestic LLC and obtaining a Certificate of Organization pursuant to the provisions of Pennsylvania Business Law. The name of the Limited Liability Company is: Northeast PA Pressure Washing, LLC The Certificate of Organization was filed on May 27, 2024 Brett J. Riegel, Esq. 18 N. 8th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO. 5572 CV 2016 FAIRWAY HOUSE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN S. MOORE, CHRISTINE E. MOORE and ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ELLEN MOORE, DECEASED, Defendant(s).

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Domestic Limited Partnership Registration has been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of creating a Domestic Limited Partnership and obtaining a Certificate of Domestic Limited Partnership pur- suant to the provisions of Pennsylvania Business Law. The name of the Domestic Limited Partnership is: Mesko Auto Glass Company, LP The Domestic Limited Partnership was filed on May 14, 2024. Brett J. Riegel, Esq. 18 N. 8th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA No. 001580-CV-2024 RIDGE TOP VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs.

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 -